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Archaeologists at the Oued Beht Archaeological Project in Morocco’s Khemisset Province have discovered a 3,500- to 4,000-year-old ditch-and-rampart fortification that is the oldest known defensive structure in North Africa outside the Nile Valley. This extraordinary archaeological finding has been confirmed by a study published by American “Discover Magazine” in its latest issue. Oued Beht is […]
The latest report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Sahara marks a significant evolution in the political process, moving beyond statements of principle toward concrete discussions on transitional modalities for a settlement, with Morocco’s autonomy initiative firmly established as the basis for negotiations as consecrated by Resolution 2797 adopted by the Security Council in […]
The Polisario has been hit with a harsh reality check by U.S. Permanent Representative to UN Mike Waltz who told the Algeria-backed separatist group that the 50-year-old Sahara conflict cannot continue for another decade and that “the basis for a solution is on the table.” In a tweet posted Wednesday on his X account after […]
Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, September 26, 2026, reaffirmed its “clear, consistent and unequivocal” position supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Morocco over its Sahara. “I wish to clearly reaffirm Guinea-Bissau’s consistent position regarding the Moroccan Sahara. Guinea-Bissau would like to reiterate its consistent position in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara,” […]
Armenia has expressed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, considering it to “pave the way for strengthening the unity of the territory of the Kingdom of Morocco.” This stance was expressed during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, on the sidelines of the 81st session of […]
Peru is planning to open a consulate in Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla, joining several African, Arab and Latin American countries that have already established diplomatic missions in Moroccan Sahara. The announcement was made by foreign minister of this South American country Carlos Espá y Garcés Alvear during his meeting held Thursday in New York […]
Morocco is entering the upcoming October review of the MINURSO mandate at the UN Security Council with growing confidence, buoyed by strong diplomatic backing from key allies and a favorable composition of the Council. A joint declaration issued on September 16 by Morocco, the United States and Israel reaffirmed Washington and Tel Aviv’s recognition of […]
The government of Jamaica has joined countries supporting Security Council Resolution 2797 which endorsed the Autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty and described the plan as most feasible solution. The new position of Jamaica on the Sahara was expressed by Foreign minister of this Caribbean country Mrs Kamina Johnson Smith in a joint communiqué she signed […]
Mali has reiterated steadfast support for Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, saying the plan is the most realistic solution to end the decades-long regional conflict. The Malian supportive stand was expressed by foreign minister of this West African country Abdoulaye Diop following a meeting he held Wednesday in New […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said on Tuesday in New York that the Sahara issue has reached a watershed moment thanks to the momentum spurred by King Mohammed VI. Bourita, who delivered Morocco’s statement at 81st session of UN General Assembly, has cited in this regard the historic resolution 2797 adopted by UN Security Council […]