South Africa’s attempt to be a “stakeholder” in Sahara Conflict described as “strange” & “inappropriate”

The latest attempt by South Africa to gain international prominence by trying to transform itself into a “stakeholder” in the Sahara conflict was described as strange and untimely. This came in comments by the International Committee for Dialogue and Peace on South Africa’s invitation to the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de […]

Morocco’s King reiterates unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights to statehood

King Mohammed VI has reiterated Morocco’s unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, notably the establishment of an independent State with Al Quds-East as its capital. In a message of congratulations to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on his country’s national day, King Mohammed VI also stressed the need for a solution on […]

Mauritania: President Ould Abdel Aziz Denies any Attempt to Stay in Power

The Mauritanian President last week indicated he never planned to change the constitution to be able to run again for elections at the end of his current mandate ending in 2019, reports say. Tension has risen since March between the opposition and the ruling party after some ministers and lawmakers suggested change of the constitution […]