The Western Sahara is a “territory in the process of decolonization” according to the U.N. It was a Spanish colony until 1975, ...

Portugal joined other Western countries in expressing a positive view of Morocco's autonomy proposal for the disputed Western ...

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wrapped up a two-day official visit to Italy on Thursday, July 24, aimed primarily at finalising major energy contracts and, crucially, at persuading Rome to ...

Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan's decision to shoot scenes for 'The Odyssey' in the disputed Western Sahara territory has sparked controversy with a local rebel group.

Portugal’s decision to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed territory of Western Sahara sees Lisbon joins a ...

Looking back at his tenure in Cyprus, Mr. Stewart likened UNFICYP’s daily work to stamping out sparks before they ignite.

More and more countries — and former SA president Jacob Zuma — are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara.

World News Briefs;Western Sahara Vote Is Put in Doubt by U.N. The United Nations has begun closing voter registration offices in the disputed Western Sahara, officials said today, making it ...

The Western Sahara is a long-disputed territory to the southwest of Morocco controlled mostly by the Moroccan state, which occupies about 75% of the territory, according to the CIA World Factbook.

U.S. and Moroccan flags next to a map of Morocco recognizing the territory of Western Sahara. (Str/AFP/Getty Images) Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics at the University of San Francisco and ...

Protestors hold Western Sahara flags in Bordeaux, France, on Dec. 12. (Thibaud Moritz/AFP/Getty Images) The Dec. 11 news article “In U.S.-backed deal, Morocco to normalize ties with Israel ...