The Official Journal of the EU includes a decision on products originating from the Sahara

Having the EU-Morocco association agreement cover products originating from Western Sahara is a new challenge to Morocco. The decision was announced Tuesday through the Official Journal of the European Union.

Algeria concerned about the potential shifts in the US position on Western Sahara

During an official visit to the Maghreb, the US Assistant Secretary Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was met with Algeria’s concerns about potential shifts in the US position on Western Sahara.

Ould Ghazouani : «Mauritania observes a policy of positive neutrality» on the Sahara issue

The Western Sahara question at the center of today's debates in Algeria

After the Algerian Foreign Minister replied to the critical comments of his Moroccan counterpart, the Western Sahara issue moves back to center stage in Algeria. However, Algeria stressed that it is «not adding fuel to fire».

After a long «diplomatic truce», Morocco reviews its policy towards Algeria

After a diplomatic truce that lasted for a year, Morocco seems to have reviewed its policy towards Algeria.

Sahara : Antonio Guterres abandons the idea of appointing a Slovak minister as personal envoy

Sahara : Algeria recalls its ambassador in Cote d’Ivoire after it opened a consulate in Laayoune

Algeria has decided to recall its ambassador in Ivory Coast, reacting to the opening of an Ivorian consulate in Laayoune.

Sahara : Spain closes an administrative office in Laayoune

A Slovak minister tipped to be the new UN personal envoy for Western Sahara

A Slovak minister is tipped to be the next UN personal envoy to Western Sahara, diplomats told AFP. The nomination comes after Antonio Guterres announced that «a selection process [is] under way» to appoint a new personal envoy to Western Sahara.

Western Sahara : Brahim Ghali meets Antonio Guterres in Addis Ababa