فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a significant diplomatic move reflecting evolving stances among African and Latin American countries regarding the Western Sahara issue, Ghana has announced the suspension of its diplomatic relations with the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Republic.” This announcement was made through an official document from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, directed to Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad. Ghana confirmed that it would inform the Moroccan government, the African Union, and the United Nations of this decision through diplomatic channels.
This decision aligns Ghana with nations supporting Morocco’s position, as the Ghanaian government emphasized its commitment to backing United Nations efforts to achieve a peaceful, just, and lasting solution acceptable to all parties involved in the Sahara conflict. The move is seen as a strengthening of bilateral relations between Morocco and Ghana and highlights the importance of cooperation among African nations to achieve regional stability.
In recent years, there has been a wave of similar decisions from various countries. The most recent was Panama’s announcement in November 2024 to suspend its diplomatic relations with the “Sahrawi Republic.” Panama stated that its decision is in accordance with international law and supports UN efforts, reflecting its desire to enhance relations with Morocco. Similarly, Ecuador announced in October 2024 that it would no longer recognize the alleged entity, reaffirming its support for the UN process aimed at resolving the dispute.
Notably, reports indicate that 84% of UN member states do not recognize the “Sahrawi Republic,” underscoring this entity’s isolation on the international stage. These developments reflect Morocco’s successful diplomacy in garnering increasing international support for its autonomy initiative, which many observers consider a realistic and lasting solution to the Sahara conflict.
Recent diplomatic shifts confirm that Morocco’s position is gaining more backing in international forums, particularly as more countries reconsider their recognition of the “Sahrawi Republic,” thereby enhancing Morocco’s status as a strategic partner in the region.
