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Morocco is reportedly investing billions in the Western Sahara territory in an attempt to rebrand it, despite ongoing disputes over its autonomy and control.

Colombia's announcement of support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara marks a significant shift in its diplomatic stance.

The decades-long rivalry between Morocco and Algeria, primarily centered on the disputed Western Sahara region, has now expanded to encompass broader issues. The article explores the underlying causes of this ongoing tension.

Bulgaria has expressed support for Morocco's autonomy proposal as a viable solution to the long-running Western Sahara dispute, describing it as a path to resolving the issue.

Saharawi independentists are criticizing the filming of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in the Moroccan-occupied territory of Western Sahara, accusing the production of using local populations and landscapes as mere 'decorative elements'.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Algeria for the first time in four years on Monday, aiming to mend diplomatic ties between the two countries after a row over Western Sahara.

The ongoing conflict in Western Sahara has been highlighted by the death of a high-ranking Polisario official under Moroccan fire, underscoring that the long-standing dispute remains active.

A suspected Moroccan drone attack killed a key military leader of the Polisario Front, further escalating tensions in Western Sahara and hindering new UN mediation efforts.

Ivory Coast and Dominica have officially expressed their backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara region. This diplomatic support reinforces Morocco's position on the disputed territory.

A US-led dialogue between Rabat and Algiers on Western Sahara, held behind closed doors, has sparked concern in Spain. Washington stated it is working towards a solution through meetings in various locations.

Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia have reached an agreement to share groundwater resources from the North Western Sahara, addressing regional water scarcity.

Canada has officially recognized Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a credible and serious foundation for resolving the Western Sahara dispute.

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, calling it the most credible and pragmatic basis for resolving the long-standing dispute over the Sahara. This endorsement signals UK's diplomatic alignment on the issue.

Honduras has decided to suspend its recognition of the self-proclaimed 'Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic' (SADR), an entity run by the separatist Polisario Front.

A delegation from France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN visited Laayoune to assess the operations and mandate of MINURSO, the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara.

Mali has announced a significant diplomatic shift by withdrawing its recognition of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and instead endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

Kenya has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the most credible and realistic solution to resolve the dispute over Western Sahara.

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a stance confirmed by Hamish Falconer, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Photos depict life in Western Sahara, a disputed territory the size of Colorado in West Africa, which has been labeled 'Africa's last colony' despite Morocco controlling most of it.

Costa Rica has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the “most appropriate, serious, credible and realistic basis” for resolving the Western Sahara dispute.

The Trump administration announced plans to review peacekeeping forces, including the MINURSO mission operating in Western Sahara, signaling a move to potentially wind down such UN operations.

Rabat and Algiers have avoided condemning the US and Israeli strikes, amid ongoing talks over the African territory in a dispute that’s about to turn 50 years old

Belgium has pledged to extend its consular services and channel economic initiatives into Morocco’s southern provinces in the Western Sahara, reinforcing European alignment with Rabat’s sovereignty.

Marrakech – The prolonged dispute over the Western Sahara did not end with gunfire.

Rabat – Washington has been hosting, from February 23-24, a new round of talks, with the US pushing to advance the UN-led political process toward a mutually acceptable solution based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara. The meeting includes representatives from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and Polisario as well as US and UN officials to […] The post US Intensifies Backing of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in New Western Sahara Talks appeared first on Morocco World News.

Pakistan Army Major General Jawwad Ahmed Qazi has been appointed as the new force commander for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (Minurso).

Colombia has reversed its previous stance, officially recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. Bogotá stated its intention to revitalize its relationship with Rabat based on a long-term vision.

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Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova expressed support for the idea of real autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, aligning Sofia with the new EU stance on the issue.

Organizations are lamenting the lack of recognition that the filming of 'The Odyssey' took place in Dakhla, a Sahrawi region administered by Morocco, sparking ongoing controversy.

A publication titled 'The Odyssey' has delved into the long-standing, 50-year land dispute in Western Sahara, highlighting the complexities of the conflict.

The 50-year-old Western Sahara conflict is drawing renewed international interest, particularly after the United States sided with Morocco, bringing movement to the previously frozen dispute with significant geopolitical effects.

At the end of the 18th century, Hornemann, a German explorer, created a description of the people and lands of the Western Sahara and Central Sudan during his expedition. His notes were later published in German, English, and French.

A Moroccan attack in the Western Sahara has resulted in the deaths of three members of the Polisario Front, including a high-ranking leader. The incident marks a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict.

Japan has expressed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan in the Western Sahara dispute, welcoming the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797.

Recent statements by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune regarding a UN resolution have sparked debate, suggesting a possible softening of Algeria's long-held position on the Western Sahara issue amidst growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan.

The President of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, has publicly aligned his regional executive with Spain’s official position, supporting Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a serious and credible framework for resolving the Sahara dispute.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Algeria and Morocco from April 27 to May 1, as Washington intensifies diplomatic pressure to advance a resolution to the Western Sahara dispute.

Austria has expressed its support for Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, considering it one of the most viable solutions for the long-standing Western Sahara dispute.

Ecuador has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the sole credible solution to the Western Sahara dispute and announced plans to extend consular services to Morocco's southern provinces.

Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe have both reiterated their support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, with São Tomé and Príncipe calling it the 'only credible solution.' This backing further strengthens Morocco's diplomatic position on the issue.

The Polisario Front has reiterated its rejection of autonomy as the sole solution for the Western Sahara conflict, with Mohamed Yeslem Beisat stating that ignoring the Sahrawi people would be a grave error for Spain's interests.

The Netherlands has reiterated its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan, calling it the most genuine and realistic solution to resolve the Western Sahara dispute.

A former US Ambassador states that Algeria no longer holds the upper hand in the Western Sahara resolution, following the UN Security Council's historic Resolution 2797.

A Dutch dredging ship is participating in a Moroccan project in the Western Sahara, a territory occupied by Morocco since the 1970s, leading to controversy and potential violations of international law.

The Czech Republic has affirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan as the most practical solution to the Western Sahara dispute, recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the region.

An unusual voice has broken Algeria’s official silence on recent developments surrounding the Western Sahara conflict. The post Renewed Sahara Talks: Ex-Algerian Minister Denounces ‘US Pressure’ on…

Christopher Ross writes as if he were a neutral observer reflecting on White House-sponsored, ongoing negotiations on Morocco’s Western Sahara. Yet his recent article, “Western Sahara: A Step Forward or Return to Stalemate?” (published by the International Center for Dialogue Initiatives on March 6, 2026), reads less like a diplomatic analysis and more like a […] The post Deconstructing Christopher Ross’s Western Sahara Narrative appeared first on Morocco World News.

Rabat – Belgium has once again placed its support behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, calling it the most serious and realistic path toward resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The message came from Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, after today’s talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.  […] The post Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara appeared first on Morocco Wor...

Talks aimed at resolving the five-decade long Sahara conflict were quietly held under U.S. mediation in both Washington, DC and Madrid over the past three weeks. Progress this year on the Sahara region may give 21st century meaning to the words of 1950s era American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles: “The measure of success […] The post The Western Sahara Talks: Big Details in the Big Picture appeared first on Morocco World News.

An article discussing the historical and strategic necessity of partitioning Western Sahara with Mauritania, addressing common misconceptions among Moroccans regarding the issue.

Colombia has announced a significant shift in its foreign policy regarding the Sahara issue, officially recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory’s southern provinces, signaling a new chapter in bilateral relations.

The impressive cinematic trailer for Alpha's new drama series 'Για Σένα' (For You) was filmed in Dakhla, Western Sahara, showcasing the vast desert and Atlantic Ocean.

Director Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming his 'Odyssey' project in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, with critics accusing him of legitimizing its occupation.

Ghana views the autonomy plan as the most realistic and lasting basis for a mutually acceptable solution to the Western Sahara issue.

The film 'Odyssee' brings renewed attention to the 50-year-old unresolved conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front in Western Sahara, as the UN and USA support Morocco's autonomy plan for the region.

A report presented to the UN alleges that Morocco is selling Western Sahara for exploitation to European companies. The report denounces over 170 human rights violations in the occupied territories in 2025.

Diplomatic maneuvers are solidifying King Mohammed VI's position in Western Sahara, with a blow to the Polisario Front leadership signaling that the Moroccan identity of the former Spanish colony is a red line for Rabat.

Morocco is actively promoting tourism in Western Sahara, with Panama backing its autonomy plan for the disputed territory. Critics, however, suggest this move is an attempt to tighten Morocco's control over the region.

Spanish Guardia Civil officers intercepted a cargo ship off the coast of Western Sahara, seizing a record 35,000 to 40,000 kilograms of cocaine and arresting 23 individuals, most of whom are Dutch.

The United Nations Security Council has entered a critical phase in its strategic review of the mandate for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

Massad Boulos, a senior advisor to Trump, has reaffirmed the US' consistent and unwavering support for Morocco’s genuine Autonomy Plan. This plan is seen as the only framework to resolve the dispute over Western Sahara, and Boulos reiterated this stance in a meeting with the MINURSO Head.

Switzerland has officially supported Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, calling it the 'most serious, credible, and pragmatic' basis for resolving the long-standing dispute.

Switzerland has declared Morocco’s autonomy plan as the 'most serious, credible, and pragmatic basis' for resolving the regional dispute over Western Sahara.

The narrative of the Western Sahara conflict is evolving with new actors, increasingly moving away from the prospect of a peaceful resolution.

France inaugurated the new Paul Pascon French international school in Laayoune, marking another step in strengthening Paris's institutional presence in Morocco's southern provinces.

The Polisario Front has reportedly abandoned its independence ultimatum for Western Sahara, influenced by UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and a US-led negotiating framework supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Plan.

Egypt has reiterated its support for Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara.

The British government has publicly reiterated its backing for Morocco's autonomy plan, calling it the most credible, viable, and pragmatic solution to the long-standing dispute over the Western Sahara region.

France24 has once again drawn criticism for displaying a map of Morocco that excludes its southern provinces, reigniting controversy over the Western Sahara issue.

US top adviser Massad Boulos is in consistent talks with Algeria's regime regarding Western Sahara, aiming to advance US pledges to facilitate negotiations between the parties involved in the dispute.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, emphasizing its commitment to the country's security, stability, and territorial integrity.

A coalition of 40 countries reiterated their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Marrakech – Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, is set to arrive in Rabat on Sunday, March 1, for talks with her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. The visit comes as bilateral ties between the two countries enter a more active phase, with Western Sahara, trade expansion, and regional security on the agenda. The two […] The post Finland’s FM Elina Valtonen to Visit Morocco on March 1 appeared first on Morocco World News.

UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura will maintain a neutral and silent stance on the new Western Sahara discussions in Washington to ensure the success of negotiations.

The meetings will maintain the “same format” at a ministerial level as the February 8 and 9 meeting in Madrid and will be held in the strictest confidence.