Western Sahara

The long-term ceasefire has ended between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks Western Saharan independence.

Morocco held an operation to open a Sahraoui-blocked border crossing, prompting Sahraouis to exit their joint ceasefire

The UAE has opened a consulate in the Western Saharan capital, showing its support for Morocco's position

Podemos's reception of a Sahrawi delegation angered Morocco, but a subsequent official disavowal may have irked Algeria

Rabat is keenly aware of its utility as a partner in the EU priority areas of combatting migration and African outreach

Morocco has passed laws to incorporate fully the waters off Western Sahara into its maritime jurisdiction

Comoros has become the first country to establish a diplomatic mission in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara

After uncommon impetus for dialogue, a new UN resolution signals a return to less-active international engagement