The brief presence of two Minurso military observers at the so-called Polisario Congress in Tifariti "does not imply any political position" on their part or on Minurso's, which remains "strictly impartial in the fulfillment of its mandate," said on Monday Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary General.

The Paraguayan Parliament has recently adopted a new resolution in support of the Moroccan autonomy initiative within the framework of the national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Kingdom.

France reaffirmed Thursday its support for the autonomy plan submitted by Morocco to settle the dispute over the Sahara and considers it as "a serious and credible basis for a negotiated political solution”.

At least 4 African countries will open consulates in Laayoune before the end of next year, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Thursday

Speaker of the National Assembly of Gabon Faustin Boukoubi reiterated, on Monday in Rabat, his country's unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity.