Western Sahara5 Nov 2025Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara planMorocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.5 Nov 20252 Jun 2025UK backs Morocco's plan for disputed Western SaharaAs part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.2 Jun 202527 Mar 2025Macron urges Algeria to free writer jailed for Morocco commentsBoualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.27 Mar 202529 Oct 2024France backs Morocco in dispute over Western SaharaParis's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.29 Oct 202428 Oct 2024Western Sahara profileAn overview of this territory, which is in dispute between the Sahrawi people and Morocco.28 Oct 202420 Aug 2021Sole survivor saved in migrant dinghy in AtlanticThe woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, says at least 52 other people died.20 Aug 202119 May 2021'I said goodbye to my family and left with nothing'More than half of the 8,000 migrants who reached a Spanish enclave in Morocco have been sent back.19 May 202118 May 2021Migrants reach Spanish enclave in record numbersAt least 6,000 people arrive in Ceuta from Morocco, many swimming in using rubber rings and rafts.18 May 202110 Dec 2020Israel and Morocco agree to normalise relationsAs part of the deal, the US agrees to recognise Morocco's claim over the disputed Western Sahara.10 Dec 2020
