Morocco
Moroccan drones neutralize five Polisario members
Five individuals suspected of being behind the firing of projectiles near Al Mahbes, in the Sahara, were eliminated by Moroccan military drones .
Topic
Moroccan Sahara
Morocco
Tensions Escalate as Morocco Warns of Potential Conflict with Algeria
Many observers of Moroccan-Algerian relations have reacted to the statements of Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, before the Foreign Affairs Committee, regarding Algeria’s intention to go to war against the kingdom.
Morocco
Projectiles Strike Near Festival in Moroccan Sahara, No Injuries Reported
Projectiles targeted the commune of Mahbes, in the Moroccan Sahara, while a local festival was taking place there.
Morocco
Polisario Front Rejects Moroccan King's Stance on Western Sahara Referendum
The Polisario Front reacted strongly on Thursday to King Mohammed VI’s speech on the Sahara. The King of Morocco had stated that the self-determination referendum for this territory remained an "inapplicable" option. In response, the Polisario Front accuses the Moroccan sovereign of wanting to sideline the will of the Sahrawi people and to mask a historical and legal reality.
Spain
Algeria Lifts Two-Year Trade Ban on Spain Amid Western Sahara Dispute
Algeria has just ordered the resumption of trade with Spain, suspended since 2022 following Pedro Sánchez’s change of position on the Sahara in favor of Morocco.
Morocco
Donald Trump's Return: Towards a New Chapter in Moroccan-American Relations?
The election of Donald Trump in the United States could mark the beginning of a new era in relations between Rabat and Washington. During his first term, the new US president had recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Morocco
A Moroccan Drone Attack Injures Several Polisario Members
Four "civilian vehicles registered in Mauritania" were the target of strikes by Moroccan military drones . Several people are said to have been injured.
Sport
A football jersey revives tensions between Morocco and Algeria
The decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to allow the Moroccan club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) to wear a "controversial" jersey during the CAF Cup has caused an uproar in Algeria. The jersey in question displays a map of Morocco including the Sahara.
Morocco
Morocco expels two foreigners
Morocco expelled on Monday two Norwegian activists from the Sahara. This expulsion comes only 48 hours after that of two Norwegian researchers who were conducting an investigation into renewable energy projects.
Morocco
Algeria wants a sharing of the Moroccan Sahara
Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN, stated that Staffan de Mistura’s proposal to proceed with a sharing of the Sahara to end the conflict comes from Algeria.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Algerian Claims of Armed Conflict with Polisario Front
Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, denied the rumors spread by Algeria about an armed conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front on the Moroccan border.
Morocco
Polisario Front Condemns France's Support for Morocco's Sahara Claim
The Polisario Front has condemned the remarks of Emmanuel Macron who declared on Tuesday before the Moroccan Parliament that France will defend Morocco’s "sovereignty" over the Sahara in international forums. The Sahrawi independence movement believes that Paris’ support will lead to "instability and an escalation of tensions" in the region.