Morocco officially seeks permanent seat on the UN Security Council

Algeria slams US over UN resolution on Sahara, says its positions were «deliberately ignored»

UN extends MINURSO mandate for one year, Algeria boycotts vote

UN Security Council postpones vote on Sahara resolution

Sahara : At the UN, the USA and France reject Algeria's amendments to the draft resolution

The Biden administration's draft resolution on the Sahara issue has been reviewed by the «Club of Friends of Western Sahara» and is now being discussed by the UN Security Council, with Algeria unsuccessfully pushing for amendments on human rights monitoring and a direct negotiation format.

UN clarifies Sahara partition plan : Not a formal proposal

Sahara : Algeria seeks Russia's support at the Security Council

Switzerland schedules three meetings on Sahara at Security Council this October

Could Morocco secure one of Africa's permanent seats on the UN Security Council?

The reform of the UN Security Council, discussed at the 79th UN General Assembly, could see two permanent seats allocated to Africa, with nations like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco vying for the spots.

Sahara : Morocco's autonomy plan sees growing support since 2007

In recent years, numerous international powers have shifted their position and publicly affirmed support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for the Sahara. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, continues efforts to revive stalled negotiations between the parties.