Despite the displeasure of pro-Polisario NGOs, international companies operate in the Sahara

On the 21st of March, the European Commission pledged to integrate Saharan waters in the next fisheries agreement with Morocco. A decision that goes hand in hand with the EU companies’ will. 

The Polisario sends 14 armed militiamen to Mahbes near the security wall

USA : Donald Trump appoints John Bolton, a close friend of Algeria and the Polisario

After ousting State Secretary Rex Tillerson, President Trump sacked HR McMaster as his national security adviser, appointing in his place John Bolton, a close friend of Algeria and the Polisario.

Sahara : The Security Council is «concerned» about the situation in Guergarat

Waiting for Antonio Guterres to submit his report on Western Sahara to the Security Council, the floor was given to Horst Köhler. During a closed session, the UN organ expressed its worries regarding the situation in the Guerguerate.

AU : Morocco and the Polisario join the African Continental Free Trade Area

The Polisario front supports Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup

In one of its latest statements, the Polisario told El Pais that it supports the Moroccan bid to host the 2026 bid as an «African country».

The Polisario to move its «Defense Ministry» to Bir Lahlou

The Polisario recently announced that it is moving its «Defense Ministry» to the Bir Lahlou buffer zone, near the Mauritanian borders. The decision is part of a project to which Algeria would contribute to.

WSF in Brazil: Polisario members prevent Moroccans from defending the autonomy plan

Fisheries agreement : Diplomats from the EU Delegation in Rabat met with Mahjoub Salek

Three diplomats from the EU delegation in Rabat discussed the fisheries agreement issue Thursday with Mahjoub Salek, founder of Khat Achahid. A serious setback for the Polisario which claims being «the only body that represents Sahrawis».

The UN refuses to comment on the organization of the Dakhla Crans Montana Forum