Rima Hassan, LFI MEP and pro-Algeria, is facing criticism from many Moroccan internet users due to her support for the "Correct the Map" campaign aimed at modifying the world geographical map, displaying a map of Morocco without its Sahara.
Morocco and Spain are waging a silent war around the Canary Islands and the waters of the Sahara.
No more mentions of "Morocco" on locations in the Sahara where Airbnb, a community platform that connects travelers with hospitality businesses (hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts), offers its services.
The Polisario has stated that the right to self-determination is the "just and consensual solution to resolve the conflict" in the Sahara, in response to King Mohammed VI who, in his latest Throne speech, reaffirmed his commitment to reaching a "consensual solution" and welcomed the "growing international support" for Morocco’s autonomy plan for this territory.
In a scathing analysis, former minister Noureddine Boukrouh paints a bleak picture of Algeria’s diplomatic situation, particularly on the thorny issue of the Sahara. The recent visit of an American envoy to Algiers seems to have crystallized latent fears, suggesting, according to him, an unfavorable outcome for the country in an increasingly complex international context. Algeria would find itself with its back against the wall, facing choices it has postponed for too long.
In Belgium, the Mouvement Réformateur (MR) is working for a possible recognition by its country of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. In this sense, it has tabled a bill in the Belgian Parliament.
By supporting the autonomy plan, the United Kingdom de facto recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. This is at least what emerges from the statements made by David Lammy, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, during his official visit to the kingdom.
After the United States, Spain, and France, it is now the United Kingdom’s turn to support the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco for Western Sahara. This change in the British position has prompted a reaction from Algeria.
Omar Hilale, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN, believes it is time to reassess how the question of the Moroccan Sahara is handled within the UN Committee of 24 (C24) for the Pacific, with clarity and courage.
Like the United States , France is also working towards resolving the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and Polisario. This is at least what its ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, suggests.
The United States is working to resolve the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and Polisario.
By reaffirming their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, the United States has once again provoked the anger of Algeria.