In media statements, Ambassador Omar Hilale took a firm stance against the belligerent threats made by the Polisario, while maintaining a diplomatic tone towards Algeria. This contrast in tone sheds light on the political shifts unfolding behind the scenes.
On the 12th of November 1984, Morocco withdrew from the Organization of African Unity, during a summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Protesting against admitting the Polisario Front, Morocco left the Panafrican body for 33 years. During this period, the organization was named the African Union. Flashback.