Kenya has much to gain by moving economically closer to Morocco and has more to lose by aligning itself with Algeria-backed separatist theses, writes Kenyan magazine "The Nairobian" in its latest issue.

A rally in solidarity with population held captive in the Tindouf camps in Algeria was organized in Paris on Saturday, at the initiative of a group of associations of Moroccans from Europe.

The European Union (EU) is called upon to play a "leading role" in reviving talks between the parties for the final settlement of the conflict over the Sahara, said former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ana Palacio.

Kenya's vice-president William Ruto has said that the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty in the southern provinces "is the best solution to the Sahara issue".

From the repression of the Hirak movement to human rights violations in the Tindouf camps, including persecution against religious minorities, the abuses committed by Algeria and its puppet the polisario have been strongly decried on the occasion of the 46th session of the UN Rights Council.