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Spotlight | Morocco
Nasser Bourita continues his diplomatic charge against Polisario

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. © Mohamed Messara/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

Wherever he is in Africa, the Moroccan foreign minister is on the warpath as he tries to weaken support for the Sahwari Arab Democratic Republic or bring its backers round to Morocco's point of view. This is his way of preparing for the African Union summit in February 2023. [...]

Published on 01/12/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies

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