By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lebrief
Germany reaffirms support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Sahara and backs the strategic review of MINURSO. This position strengthens diplomatic support for a negotiated political solution under United Nations auspices, according to Lebrief.
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Guterres and the UN place self-determination at the center of negotiations on the Sahara, while several countries support Morocco’s autonomy plan.
28 OctUN makes Moroccan autonomy sole basis for negotiations on the Sahara
27 OctAttaf and Lavrov discuss the Sahara at Moscow meeting
25 OctMorocco’s 2027 budget puts Sahara sovereignty at heart of diplomacyMorocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance has presented the defence of sovereignty over the Sahara as a diplomatic priority in the 2027 draft finance bill. The budget document refers to Security Council Resolution 2797, 30 general consulates opened in the southern provinces and the promotion of Morocco’s autonomy initiative, according to Le Matin.
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UN Security Council Resolution 2797 shifted autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty from a solution that “could constitute” a basis to the “sole basis” for negotiations. The change occurred within a year, according to TelQuel, which traces the steps before the 31 October 2025 vote.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Telquel ·
The Nigerian Union in South Africa wants to strengthen cooperation with Nigerian High Commissioner Femi Fani-Kayode to improve support for the community. Its president, Smart Nwobi, also called for greater coordination with the diplomatic mission and the Association of Nigerian Citizens, according to P.M. News Nigeria.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Pmnewsnigeria ·
A delegation from the American Jewish Committee, led by Jason Isaacson, reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity at a meeting with Ahmed Touizi, president of Morocco’s House of Representatives. Talks also covered stronger ties between Morocco and the United States, including parliamentary cooperation and economic links, according to a statement from the House.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·
Three Moroccans who entered Ceuta to testify in Spanish investigationThree Moroccan nationals who entered Ceuta irregularly on 30 July are due to testify before María Tardón, a judge at Spain’s National Court. Their voluntary hearing forms part of an investigation into the mass entry of people into the autonomous city at that time, TelQuel reports.
Kyiv considers action against Russian maritime convoy linked to Africa CorpsUkrainian military intelligence is tracking four Russian-flagged ships whose AIS signals have been switched off, as they are reportedly carrying equipment for the Africa Corps. Kyiv is said to be ready to intervene against the maritime convoy currently under way, according to Intelligence Online.The week in Africa
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