Trump's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara will increase tensions in Africa

On December 10, there was an important development for North Africa when Donald Trump tweeted: « Another historic breakthrough today! Our two great friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East! ». He further announced that the US now recognizes Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara. This was an unprecedented move. Last week American ambassador to the Moroccan capital of Rabat, David Fischer, announced that the US adopted a new official map of Morocco that now includes Western Sahara. In what would not be a coincidence, the US government also started talks two weeks ago to sell over $1 billion in arms to Morocco, including MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones.

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Tags : Western Sahara, Morocco, Donald Trump,

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