Under US pressure, Algeria pulls back public backing for the Polisario

On the eve of the Security Council’s vote on Thursday to adopt a new resolution extending MINURSO’s mandate in the Sahara for several more months, Algeria appears to be distancing itself from the Polisario, a move that marks a notable shift in Algiers’ long-standing foreign policy on the issue.

Algeria signals potential abstention on UN vote over Western Sahara resolution

As diplomatic maneuvering intensifies ahead of the upcoming United Nations Security Council vote on a new resolution concerning the Western Sahara issue, Algeria has begun signaling that it may abstain if the text includes any reference to Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory.

Sahara : After Moscow and Paris, Bourita meets Spanish counterpart Albares

Sahara : Is the Polisario speaking for Algeria in its letter to the UN?

By sending a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is the Polisario Front truly defending its own interests or those of Algeria? An analysis.

Tensions rise in Tindouf after U.S. draft resolution on Western Sahara

The American draft resolution is causing a stir in the Tindouf camps. Official voices from the Polisario leadership are denouncing the United States' alignment with Morocco's position. Meanwhile, Bachir Mustapha Sayed is taking advantage of the political setback dealt to Brahim Ghali and his supporters to present himself as the «savior of the Sahrawi people».

US draft resolution supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara at UN Security Council

The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council supporting Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, increasing pressure on the Polisario Front and Algeria to resume negotiations. While the text is backed by Western powers, Algeria is counting on a possible Russian veto, despite recent diplomatic tensions between Algiers and Moscow.

The United States plans to open a consulate in Dakhla

Morocco and Russia sign a diplomatic memorandum of understanding

Russia undecided on Western Sahara resolution as UN vote approaches

Sahara : At the UN, the UK joins U.S. and France in push for a historic resolution

The United Kingdom has aligned with the United States and France to endorse a UN Security Council resolution supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, bolstering the 2007 proposal's credibility, Africa Intelligence reports. Meanwhile, Algeria strengthens ties with Russia in a bid to counter this diplomatic push.