Mali has announced a significant diplomatic shift by withdrawing its recognition of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and instead endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

Kenya has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the most credible and realistic solution to resolve the dispute over Western Sahara.

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a stance confirmed by Hamish Falconer, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Photos depict life in Western Sahara, a disputed territory the size of Colorado in West Africa, which has been labeled 'Africa's last colony' despite Morocco controlling most of it.

Costa Rica has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the “most appropriate, serious, credible and realistic basis” for resolving the Western Sahara dispute.

The Trump administration announced plans to review peacekeeping forces, including the MINURSO mission operating in Western Sahara, signaling a move to potentially wind down such UN operations.

Rabat and Algiers have avoided condemning the US and Israeli strikes, amid ongoing talks over the African territory in a dispute that’s about to turn 50 years old

Belgium has pledged to extend its consular services and channel economic initiatives into Morocco’s southern provinces in the Western Sahara, reinforcing European alignment with Rabat’s sovereignty.

Marrakech – The prolonged dispute over the Western Sahara did not end with gunfire.

Rabat – Washington has been hosting, from February 23-24, a new round of talks, with the US pushing to advance the UN-led political process toward a mutually acceptable solution based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara. The meeting includes representatives from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and Polisario as well as US and UN officials to […] The post US Intensifies Backing of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in New Western Sahara Talks appeared first on Morocco World News.

The Polisario Front has reiterated its rejection of autonomy as the sole solution for the Western Sahara conflict, with Mohamed Yeslem Beisat stating that ignoring the Sahrawi people would be a grave error for Spain's interests.

The Netherlands has reiterated its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan, calling it the most genuine and realistic solution to resolve the Western Sahara dispute.

A former US Ambassador states that Algeria no longer holds the upper hand in the Western Sahara resolution, following the UN Security Council's historic Resolution 2797.

A Dutch dredging ship is participating in a Moroccan project in the Western Sahara, a territory occupied by Morocco since the 1970s, leading to controversy and potential violations of international law.

The Czech Republic has affirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan as the most practical solution to the Western Sahara dispute, recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the region.

An unusual voice has broken Algeria’s official silence on recent developments surrounding the Western Sahara conflict. The post Renewed Sahara Talks: Ex-Algerian Minister Denounces ‘US Pressure’ on…

Christopher Ross writes as if he were a neutral observer reflecting on White House-sponsored, ongoing negotiations on Morocco’s Western Sahara. Yet his recent article, “Western Sahara: A Step Forward or Return to Stalemate?” (published by the International Center for Dialogue Initiatives on March 6, 2026), reads less like a diplomatic analysis and more like a […] The post Deconstructing Christopher Ross’s Western Sahara Narrative appeared first on Morocco World News.

Rabat – Belgium has once again placed its support behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, calling it the most serious and realistic path toward resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The message came from Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, after today’s talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.  […] The post Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara appeared first on Morocco Wor...

Talks aimed at resolving the five-decade long Sahara conflict were quietly held under U.S. mediation in both Washington, DC and Madrid over the past three weeks. Progress this year on the Sahara region may give 21st century meaning to the words of 1950s era American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles: “The measure of success […] The post The Western Sahara Talks: Big Details in the Big Picture appeared first on Morocco World News.

An article discussing the historical and strategic necessity of partitioning Western Sahara with Mauritania, addressing common misconceptions among Moroccans regarding the issue.

Egypt has reiterated its support for Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara.

The British government has publicly reiterated its backing for Morocco's autonomy plan, calling it the most credible, viable, and pragmatic solution to the long-standing dispute over the Western Sahara region.

France24 has once again drawn criticism for displaying a map of Morocco that excludes its southern provinces, reigniting controversy over the Western Sahara issue.

US top adviser Massad Boulos is in consistent talks with Algeria's regime regarding Western Sahara, aiming to advance US pledges to facilitate negotiations between the parties involved in the dispute.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, emphasizing its commitment to the country's security, stability, and territorial integrity.

A coalition of 40 countries reiterated their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Marrakech – Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, is set to arrive in Rabat on Sunday, March 1, for talks with her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. The visit comes as bilateral ties between the two countries enter a more active phase, with Western Sahara, trade expansion, and regional security on the agenda. The two […] The post Finland’s FM Elina Valtonen to Visit Morocco on March 1 appeared first on Morocco World News.

UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura will maintain a neutral and silent stance on the new Western Sahara discussions in Washington to ensure the success of negotiations.

The meetings will maintain the “same format” at a ministerial level as the February 8 and 9 meeting in Madrid and will be held in the strictest confidence.