The Spanish newspaper (ABC) stressed on Thursday that Morocco's initiative to draft autonomy proposal for the Sahara brought about "dynamism to a process" that came to deadlock three decades ago, and which is likely to open a "new stage" in a region that should not remain without control", at a time when terrorist groups in the Sahel are proliferating.

Ivorian daily (Inter) reported on Wednesday humanitarian aid embezzlement to the Moroccans deprived of return to their homeland in Tindouf, pointing out that such assistance "has become a booming trade by senior Polisario officials".

Two Sudanese newspapers said on Thursday, February 1, 2007 that the proposed autonomy for the southern provinces within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty "is comprehensive and realistic" "responds to the aspirations of the peoples of the region and meets the aspirations of the international community".

Kenya Times: Kenya Times paper highlighted in its edition of Wednesday, January 24, 2007 the increasing support to Morocco's position on the Sahara issue, particularly following the submission of a autonomy plan for the southern provinces. The Kenyan newspaper based on statements made recently by officials in a number of countries who have expressed their support to final and acceptable solution by parties, in accordance with international legitimacy.

Le Matin du Sahara: Le Matin du Sahara: The Singaporean Minister of State Mr. Goh Chok Tong, said that his country supports the efforts made to find a "just and fair" solution to the Sahara issue.