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Western Sahara
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Morocco-Spain Ceuta dispute and citizenship tensions
11 clusters · 50 sources · last updated
Latest: Spain approves citizenship for Sahrawis born under Spanish rule
In mid‑July 2026, Spain and Morocco clashed over the status of Ceuta and Melilla, reviving historic tensions linked to Western Sahara. A Moroccan incursion on 1 August displaced more than 100,000 residents and coincided
Morocco Throne Day 2026: Growth, US support, and migration
6 clusters · 159 sources · last updated
Latest: Morocco's King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 634 people
King Mohammed VI’s 27th Throne Day address on 27 July 2026 highlighted a 4.9% growth rate in 2025 and projected a similar pace for 2026. This growth is driven by a bumper agricultural season, record tourism of nearly 20
Morocco renames highway after Trump
4 clusters · 92 sources · last updated
Latest: Morocco expands infrastructure projects in Western Sahara
In late July 2026, Morocco officially renamed its 1,055-kilometre Tiznit-Dakhla expressway the “President Donald J. Trump Highway,” honoring the United States’ 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
Algeria regional and international diplomatic tensions
3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Morocco and Algeria rivalry persists amid diplomatic shifts
Algeria's diplomatic relations with various nations and its regional posture have faced significant friction involving the Western Sahara dispute and border security. Diplomatic tensions escalated with France following
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Western Sahara fortification contains seven million landmines
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