Western Sahara Dispute Blocks Economic Talks But Work Proceeds
The tenth annual meetings of African finance ministers, jointly hosted by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), have been abruptly adjourned over a dispute on the status of the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). The event, in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, was due to run from March 23 […]
President of Republic asks Security Council to assume its responsibility to end, as soon as possible, Moroccan escalation and provocation
The President of the Republic , Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Gali, asked the Security Council to assume its responsibility and to end, as soon as possible, the Moroccan escalation policy and provocation. The President of the Republic recalled that the responsibility of the Security Council to establish international peace and stability […]
AU PSC Members express surprise at Morocco absence from meeting to discuss Western Sahara issue
Members of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) have expressed surprise and disappointment at Morocco’s deliberate absence from their meeting on Monday in Addis Ababa to discuss the latest developments related to the Western Sahara issue. They were also astonished by the fact that the Kingdom of Morocco did not reply to the […]
South Africa’s ANC declares 2017 year of support to Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic
South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) pledges Sunday to make of 2017 a year of support to the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) at the African Union (AU) and to intensify efforts in this respect at both continental and international levels, media reported. In a document about the party’s foreign policy for 2017, […]
Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water & Environment to join discussions at the Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen
At the Powering Africa: Summit which took place in Washington DC from 9-10 March, Morocco’s ONEE presented their Gas to Power Programme and MASEN discussed their sustainable energy programme under the leadership of Mustapha Bakkoury, President and Chief Executive Officer. Both organisations are clearly focused on a broader role within Africa carrying with them the […]
President of Republic reiterates adherence to struggle for self-determination and independence
President of Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, has reaffirmed the Sahrawi people’s adherence, under the leadership of its sole and legitimate representative the polisario Front, to its just struggle for self-determination and independence. He also reiterated the willingness of the Sahrawi party to cooperate constructively with the Secretary-General of the United Nations […]
President of Republic arrives in New York for talks with UN Secretary-General
President of Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, arrived Wednesday in New York, on a visit for several days, during which he meets with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to a source close to the presidential delegation. The President of the Republic is expected to meet with United Nations officials during this visit, […]
Exploitation of Western Sahara’s natural resources: Polisario calls on EU to open discussions
The Polisario Front calls on the European Commission to open discussions to make legal the presence of the European economic players in Western Sahara in accordance with the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), warning that if not, the Front will act with determination to impose the full implementation of […]
Alfonso Dastis reaffirms Spain support to Sahrawi people’s self-determination
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Alfonso Dastis on Wednesday reaffirmed his country’s support to the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, recalling that Spain has a “historical and emotional” connection with occupied Western Sahara people. “The Spanish government supports the UN Secretary General efforts in assisting the parties to finding just, lasting […]
Illegal exploitation of Western Sahara resources: MEPs voice concern
The illegal exploitation of natural resources in western Sahara after the European Union Court of Justice (EUCJ) ruled on the matter has sparked concerns among the members of the EU Parliament (MEPs). The MEPs called on the European Commission to publish the “consultative guidelines” for the attention of companies about the legal risks of disregarding […]
