Algeria misinterprets the Spanish ambassador’s words on the Western Sahara dispute

In an article published Monday, the Algerian press agency reported that Madrid and Algiers share the same opinions on the Western Sahara dispute and the Palestinian cause, quoting Spain’s ambassador to the country. On Tuesday, a Spanish diplomatic source says Algeria misinterpreted the diplomat’s words.

Western Sahara will no longer make it to the AU Peace and Security Council’s reports

An African Union legal advisor has urged the continental organization to delete reference to Western Sahara in the AU Peace and Security Council’s report. The decision was neglected by the Polisario which stated that the PSC’s Commissioner commented on the territorial dispute.

South Africa joins the African Union’s presidential troika on the Western Sahara issue

South Africa has joined the African Union presidential troika on the Sahara. Rabat will have to pay close attention to the presidential election in South Africa, which will shape the country’s position on the regional conflict.

Mike Pompeo thanks Morocco for its efforts to «counter Iran’s malign influence»

In Washington, Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita met with his counterpart Mike Pompeo. The two officials discussed Morocco’s efforts to «counter Iran’s malign influence». Attending the meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, Bourita did not meet John Bolton as predicted.

Morocco : Archaeologists discover dolmen-like stones in the middle of the Sahara

A recent archaeological study has led to the discovery of hundreds of mysterious stones in Morocco’s Saharan provinces. These stones are known as dolmens for scientists.

Mohammed Bin Salman implicitly replies to Nasser Bourita's interview with Al Jazeera

In an interview broadcast on Qatari channel Al Jazeera on January the 23rd, Moroccan Foreign Minister hinted at the fact that Rabat had serious reservations about Mohammed Bin Salman's recent tour to Arab countries. On Thursday, Saudi channel Al Arabiya fired back at the Kingdom through a video on the Western Sahara conflict.

Sahara : Has John Bolton's «hostility» towards Morocco stopped ?

In December, John Bolton said he was frustrated that the Western Sahara conflict «has not been resolved». In January, the US National Security Advisor did not comment on the Security Council’s review of the conflict.

Was Senegal's press agency slammed by Morocco for an article on Western Sahara ?

Recent news reports suggested that the Senegalese press agency published an article on Western Sahara that was reportedly slammed by Morocco. The agency, however, stated that the article in question dates back to 2009, all while hailing the Moroccan-Senegalese diplomatic ties.

Morocco expels three Spanish activists for visiting Laayoune

US : Funds granted to Morocco made available for assistance for Western Sahara, bill proposes

After they won control of the US House of Representatives, Democrats have finally passed a proposal including Western Sahara in the funds granted to Morocco. The decision has been made thanks to US representative Nita M. Lowey, who is close to the Kingdom.