The Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps are calling for a congress to be held. Ahead of this key event, Brahim Ghali is making his moves , but he is not alone. A surprise contender could upset the balance.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have held a series of meetings in recent weeks with U.S. lawmakers closely aligned with President Donald Trump. The diplomatic outreach has drawn the attention of the French publication Africa Intelligence.
Coal mining in Jerada, first active in the 1930's, has made of it a hub for workers. Engaged in trade unionist activities, miners have led to the creation of the UMT, one of the oldest trade unions in Morocco. Flashback.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate aiming to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, accusing the Sahrawi movement of having ties with Iran and its networks in the region. The bill, titled the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026, seeks to compel the State Department to formally review this designation.