Sahara: Morocco reaffirms its position at the UN General Assembly

On the occasion of the 81st United Nations General Assembly held in New York on September 22, 2026, Morocco intensified its diplomatic activity. According to Jeune Afrique, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, took advantage of this international gathering to increase exchanges with his counterparts and the diplomatic representatives present.

The goal stated by Rabat is to consolidate the gains of Security Council Resolution 2797. The Moroccan government is also seeking to convince the Donald Trump administration to further support its positions, in a context where Morocco wishes to see movement in favor of its vision for the Saharan dossier.

During his address at the podium on September 22, 2026, Nasser Bourita outlined six fundamental principles for the Sahara. The minister insisted on the idea that no solution can be considered outside the framework of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. He firmly rejected the maintenance of the status quo, which he described as the preference of the other parties involved in the conflict.

The head of Moroccan diplomacy also called for a rigorous application of Resolution 2797, requesting that it not be interpreted in an ambiguous manner. Through this statement, Morocco displays an inflexible stance, seeking to maintain a dynamic favorable to its national interests within UN multilateral bodies.

Our perspective

The persistence of the Sahara issue at the heart of UN debates underscores the crucial importance of territorial sovereignty for regional stability. For Africans, this diplomatic sequence serves as a reminder of the need to resolve disputes through solutions rooted in dialogue and respect for the integrity of states, in order to foster peaceful and sovereign continental integration.