International Recognition

France Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan

French President Macron endorses Morocco's autonomy plan as the only basis for Western Sahara resolution, marking a significant diplomatic shift that has drawn strong criticism from Algeria.

Morocco-Algeria Conflict

Diplomatic Crisis

Algeria Recalls Ambassador from France

Algeria responds to France's Western Sahara position by withdrawing its ambassador

July 31, 2024
International Recognition

UK Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan

Britain describes Morocco's proposal as most credible solution for Western Sahara

June 6, 2025

Western Sahara Updates

Territorial Control

80% Morocco Controlled
20% Polisario Controlled

Refugees

173,000 Sahrawi Refugees in Algeria

Sahel Security

Mali

Critical

Military junta since 2020/2021. Wagner/Africa Corps presence.

Burkina Faso

Critical

Military junta since 2022. Multiple terrorist groups active.

Niger

Deteriorating

Military junta since 2023. Minimal Western presence.

Sahel Security

Wagner Group Withdraws from Mali

Russian mercenary group completes withdrawal after three years of operations

June 20, 2025

Conflict Timeline

1963

Sand War

Algeria and Morocco confronted each other militarily over a border dispute following Algeria's independence

1975

Western Sahara Annexation

Morocco annexed Western Sahara after Spanish withdrawal, leading to Polisario Front resistance

1994

Border Closure

Algeria closed its land border with Morocco following Marrakesh bombing accusations

2021

Diplomatic Severance

Algeria severed diplomatic ties with Morocco over various accusations

2024

French Support

France endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan as the 'only basis' for Western Sahara resolution