France Recognizes Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara on July 30, 2024

Jul 30, 2024, 08:47 AM

France has officially recognized Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara as the only basis for a lasting resolution to the dispute over the territory. This decision, announced by President Emmanuel Macron on July 30, 2024, asserts that the present and future of the Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty. The move is expected to spur more investment in the mineral-rich region but has been met with strong condemnation from Algeria. Algeria has denounced France's decision, criticizing it as a backing of Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed region.