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Morocco’s deadly wall across Western Sahara: why the 2,700km Berm was built and the damage it does

Western Sahara has been carved in two since the 1980s by a wall that Morocco built to hold on to territory it occupied in 1975. Fifty years on, the conflict remains unresolved and the wall – known as the Berm – remains one of the world’s most militarised borders. The…

The Conversation · Sep 23

Europe relies on Morocco to keep migrants out – Ceuta shows the political cost

The movement of tens of thousands people into Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the north African coast, in July 2026 has highlighted faultlines in the politics of migration between Europe and Morocco.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Ceuta and Western Sahara at heart of US-Morocco rapprochement

Since late July, the United States has been increasingly signalling a move to strengthen its ties with Morocco, both economically and diplomatically. In 2020, the US backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in exchange for the country normalising relations with Israel. Now, Washington appears ready to support Morocco’s claims…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6

Algeria freezes ties with French Senate in latest salvo in Western Sahara dispute

The Algerian upper house of parliament has suspended relations with its French counterpart, the Senate, following a visit by its speaker to Western Sahara, a territory that France recognises as part of Morocco. However, Algeria maintains that the region should remain sovereign, a disagreement that has heightened tensions between Paris…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2025

UN extends mandate for UN peacekeepers in Western Sahara, with Algeria protesting over human rights

The U.N. Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the U.N. peacekeeping force in the Western Sahara for another year Thursday with Algeria refusing to vote in protest at the resolution’s failure to include a reference to monitoring human rights in the disputed north African territory

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Algeria recalls ambassador after France backs Moroccan plan for Western Sahara

Algeria announced on Tuesday it is recalling its ambassador from France. This came after President Emmanuel Macron offered support for a plan for autonomy in the Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. He described it as the "only way" to resolve the longstanding territorial dispute.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

France Backs Morocco's Autonomy Plan For Western Sahara

France's support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Western Sahara shifts dynamics in the longstanding conflict, facing criticism from Algeria and the Polisari...

Top News · Jul 30, 2024

Israel-Morocco Relations Strengthened As Netanyahu Receives Invitation From King Mohammed VI

Recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty paves way for enhanced ties and disrupts Iran's activities in North Africa.

Zenger · Jul 24, 2023

UN resupplies mission in Western Sahara for first time since 2020

The United Nations has sent an overland convoy to resupply its peacekeeping mission in separatist-controlled Western Sahara for the first time since 2020. The UN says its presence in the field is key to finding a way to resolve the disagreement over what to do with the territory.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2023