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Former Spanish FM calls on EU to play “a leading role” in settlement of Sahara conflict

The European Union is called upon to play a “leading role” in reviving talks between the parties for the final settlement of the conflict over the Sahara, underlined former Spanish Foreign Minister Ana Palacio.   The status quo in the Sahara – and in the Maghreb more broadly – cannot last, noted the former Spanish […]

Niger military coup: ECOWAS calls for restoration of democratic order

Regional and international groups have thrown their support behind Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, ousted Wednesday (26 July) in a military coup, with analysts saying the coup attempt was not entirely surprising and could eventually turn out to be short-lived. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday 27 July joined the chorus of […]

Three additional African countries sign “Tangier Appeal” to expel pseudo-SADR from AU

Three new African countries have signed, Saturday in Marrakech, the “Solemn Appeal for the expulsion of the pseudo SADR from the African Union”, known as “Tangier Appeal”. During this first follow-up meeting of the “Tangier Appeal” former Foreign Ministers of Lesotho, Madagascar and Gambia have proceeded to the signing of this Appeal, signed on November […]