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Algeria recycles its old accusations against Morocco

The military junta in Algiers is running out of imagination and ideas as it desperately resorts to the same old accusations to try to stop a momentum in favor of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara region. This time, Algeria’s foreign ministry issued a statement accusing Morocco of targeting civilian truckers “outside Morocco’s internationally-recognized borders.” The […]

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Spain throws off colonial legacy by supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

The bold decision announced by the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in support of Morocco’s autonomy plan was near to traumatic for some circles in Spain that continue to view their North African neighbor using colonial lenses. Spain and Morocco have both turned a page on an unprecedented crisis that threatened to sap their bilateral […]

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Morocco, Spain usher a new era in their relations

Spanish support for Morocco over the Sahara issue ushered a new era in their relations, based on mutual trust auguring well for enhanced bilateral cooperation at all levels. The fog of tension dissipated between the two countries following a letter from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara as “the […]

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Spain puts final nail in Algeria’s referendum chimera in Moroccan Sahara

The Algerian diplomacy is receiving one setback after another as global powers and influential countries put nails in its separatist plot in the Moroccan Sahara where it has defended for decades the unfeasible referendum option. Spain, the former colonial power in the Moroccan Sahara, has supported the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as “the most […]

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King Mohammed VI, the architect of all stages of resolving the Moroccan-Spanish crisis

Relations between Morocco and Spain are entering a new stage that is founded on renewed partnership, transparency, mutual respect and permanent consultation. This new stage was officially sealed at the phone conversation between King Mohammed VI and the President of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, last week. The phone call confirmed, if need be, how […]

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Algerian president delivers new diatribe against Morocco, complains of milk shortage to Blinken

The civilian façade of the Algerian military regime, Abdelmedjid Tebboune, made a new scandal drawing a picture of a state where basic commodities are lacking, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during his short visit to Algiers. Tebboune has often bragged about his country being a regional power and a rival […]

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Does Algeria have leverage to retaliate from Spain after its Sahara move?

Algeria has recalled its ambassador from Spain after Madrid voiced support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and for the autonomy plan. Algiers has also said it will reassess all deals signed with Spain in a diplomatic escalation that shows the extent to which Algeria is involved as a real party to the Sahara conflict that it […]

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Opening of OECS Consulate in Dakhla reflects strong relationship between Morocco & Eastern Caribbean States; confirms growing Support for Sahara’s Moroccanness

The opening of a consulate representing the six countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in Dakhla confirms the growing support for the Sahara’s Moroccanness, and reflects the strong relations between Morocco and this regional grouping.   The remarks were made at a joint news conference in Dakhla by the Prime Minister of […]

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Morocco reaps growing international support for its Sahara autonomy plan

Morocco’s autonomy proposal is gaining traction as more global players voice support for it as the ultimate political solution of an artificial dispute and a relic of colonialism that has long lasted. Israel was the latest country to join the list of global players who openly back Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and support the […]

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After its Sahara move, Spain sees new dawn in relations with Morocco

Morocco and Spain ushered a new era based on mutual respect and sincere cooperation after the Spanish Presidency openly expressed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara region. Spanish media Larazon said Spain’s support for the autonomy plan is a recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory. By the past, […]