Western Sahara
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Western Sahara: Natives of the desert, natives of Africa?
The identity of the Saharawi people is rooted not just in language, customs and history, but solidarity. This is the final article in the ... -
Macron and the Maghreb
Relations with North Africa may not be a priority for France’s new president, but they should be. As France’s presidential election this May captured ... -
Why did the African Union readmit Morocco after its 33 years in the cold?
Morocco’s readmission to the AU came on the back of a multi-faceted strategy to gain favour on the continent, particularly among West and Francophone countries. ... -
The scale of the UK’s involvement in Africa’s resources is staggering. So too is its disregard for the rights of those affected
Africa’s natural resources are being appropriated by foreign private interests who are leaving a devastating trail of social, environmental and human rights abuses in their ... -
“Only independence will restore us”: A Sahrawi refugee recalls Western Sahara’s invasion
40 years ago, thousands of Sahrawi were driven from their homes. Akhdaja Salak, who was 22 and pregnant at the time, describes the experience. ... -
40 years of hurt: The never-ending scandal of the Western Sahara
For Africa, the UN and the powers in the Security Council, the ongoing occupation of the Western Sahara is an embarrassment. For Saharwis, it’s a profound injustice. ...
