As planned, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution, extending the mandate of the MINURSO for 12 months, until 31 October 2020 by 13 votes in favor to none against, with 2 abstentions (Russia and South Africa).
Morocco is getting ready for the post-Brexit phase. On Saturday, the Kingdom signed an association agreement with the United Kingdom, which includes products Western Sahara products. However, will this agreement survive Boris Johnson's 12 December election call ?
The fall of former US National Security Advisor has apparently had an impact on the draft resolution that Washington submitted to the UN Security Council on the Sahara. But to Rabat, it is too soon to claim victory as South Africa is not willing to sit idly by.
During the US-Morocco Strategic Dialogue, held Tuesday in Washington DC, the two countries discussed bilateral and international issues, without addressing the Western Sahara conflict.
After complaining about the delay in the appointment of a new personal envoy to Western Sahara, the Polisario condemned, Tuesday, the «conditions imposed» by Morocco when it comes to replacing former German president Horst Köhler in a letter sent to the UN.
Tunisia’s electoral commission announced that Kais Saied secured 73% of votes, becoming the country’s new president. The retired academic has already made in his presidential program Western Sahara and the Arab Maghreb Union promises.