In Seoul, Ahmed Attaf avoided any reference to the Polisario or to the Sahara’s «self-determination» during the African Union–South Korea ministerial meeting. It was a conspicuous silence that has sparked anger in the Tindouf camps and confirms Algiers’ clear retreat on the issue in international forums.
Held under the banner of integration and focused on water-related challenges, the celebration of Africa Day in Rabat was marked by an address from Morocco’s foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, who recalled that on the continent and within the African Union, the kingdom was «at home».
Morocco has secured a new wave of diplomatic backing for its sovereignty over the Sahara and its autonomy plan, following a series of meetings led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat. Madagascar’s renewed support stands out as a notable gain in Southern Africa, a region traditionally influenced by Pretoria and the Polisario’s closest allies.