Polisario excluded from South Korea-African Union talks in Seoul

African Union turns to Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces for expertise

Senegal distances itself from Macky Sall's UN Secretary-General bid

Macky Sall enters race for UN Secretary-General backed by Burundi

Morocco joins Algeria on the African Union's Peace and Security Council

Despite Polisario’s support, African Union refuses to recognize Somaliland

The African Union has firmly rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland, with AU Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasizing the organization's commitment to Somalia's unity and sovereignty. This stance highlights the AU's adherence to historical principles, while also exposing inconsistencies within the organization, such as its acceptance of the self-proclaimed "Sahrawi Republic," a move not recognized by the United Nations.

The AU-EU summit calls for respect of «territorial integrity» and «self-determination»

The Polisario invited to the European Union-African Union summit

12 November 1984 : When Morocco withdrew from the Organization of African Unity

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.

Polisario presence at AU-EU meetings in Brussels raises questions