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Western Sahara

February 17, 2026

UN chief pushes for complete decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 other territories

UN secretary-general António Guterres has pushed for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
August 1, 2024

Moroccan king invites Macron for state visit after Western Sahara position

Both the Polisario and Algeria condemned the French position.

King Mohammed VI having a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron
July 18, 2023

Israel recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

Mr Netanyahu’s office also confirmed the announcement.

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
July 12, 2023

Hundreds of African migrants reported missing off Spain’s Canary Islands

Three missing boats were said to be carrying roughly 200 people each and had left Senegal on June 23.

Migrant boat used to illustrate the story.
August 25, 2021

Western Sahara: Algeria cuts off diplomatic ties with Morocco

Morocco controls large parts of the territory, but this is not recognised internationally.

Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Moroccan King Mohammed VI

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