Self-determination in Western Sahara: A Case of Competing
The dominant construal of the ICJ opinion is that Western Sahara is entitled to a referendum for self-determination. However, the reference to the "peoples of the Territory" could be further construed in two different ways: as either a mandate for the territory''s current occupants to determine which competing state has sovereignty over the territory, or as a mandate for the
The international legal status of Western Sahara
Nowadays the western – the larger – part of Western Sahara''s territory is controlled by Morocco. The main aim of this article is to provide an answer to the question of the present condition
Morocco gears up for green hydrogen push in disputed Western Sahara
The first round of land allocations in Morocco''s green hydrogen investment process may soon be completed and is likely to include substantial areas in the contested territory of Western Sahara.
Western Sahara and a Fraught Path to Peace | Lawfare
In late July, Morocco secured another diplomatic coup in a string of recent triumphs when France backed its territorial claims over Western Sahara. France joins a growing list of countries, including the United States, to champion the North African kingdom''s plan for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty ance''s decision is, however, the source of much
Report: Recognizing Morocco''s sovereignty over Sahara, a
"Global Britain must not overlook the economic opportunity in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara," emphasized a report published on Thursday by Business Insider Africa, a pan-African innovative business news provider.. It stated that the "UK faces a unique opportunity to redefine its trade and foreign policy agendas in the post-Brexit
United States Recognizes Morocco''s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Trump''s announcement also led international organizations to reaffirm their commitment to UN-mediated negotiations on Western Sahara''s sovereignty. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
2 An Unjust Transition: Energy, Colonialism and Extractivism
nia, which divided Western Sahara between the two African countries and gave Spain a 35 percent share of profits from Western Sahara''s phosphates reserves, as well as continued access to Western Sahara''s fisheries.10 In October 1975,
Taking Up Question of Western Sahara, Some Speakers in Special
BOULLAH TALEB AOMAR said conflict continues with no hope for a solution that guarantees the rights of Western Sahara''s inhabitants. The referendum was never completed, and a peaceful settlement was never reached, he said, drawing attention to the more than 170,000 Saharan refugees in the Tindouf camps who continue to wait for settlement.
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in
Morocco drives renewable energy projects in Western Sahara. Morocco has claimed authority over Western Sahara since 1975, but the UN does not recognise Moroccan control, calling Western Sahara a "non-self-governing
Morocco to double renewable energy output in Western Sahara
A Moroccan energy ministry official revealed plans this week to build 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar power in the disputed region of Western Sahara by 2027, according to Bloomberg. This initiative will nearly double the area''s current renewable energy capacity. Additionally, a 3-gigawatt power cable project
The Western Sahara conflict: A fragile path to negotiations
Tensions escalated further in December 2020 when the Donald Trump administration extended US recognition to Morocco''s control of Western Sahara, and again in August 2021, when Algeria broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco, partly over the latter''s unilateral moves in Western Sahara. A low-intensity conflict
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in
The initial stages of another renewable energy project has been launched in the disputed Western Sahara region, which is under the control of Morocco. The Janassim project recently launched its measuring campaign
Western Sahara: Morocco''s $2.1 Billion Green Power Expansion to
" Morocco to Double West Sahara Green Power Output for World Cup", 16 October 2024 The government has set a 2027 deadline to build 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the region The projects are likely to cost about 21 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) and will be led by local and foreign private investors, according to the official
The European Court of Justice''s Ruling on Western Sahara: A
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has repeatedly ruled that Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory, must be treated separately from Morocco in trade agreements and resource exploitation. This legal stance highlights a critical issue: the ongoing activities of European companies extracting resources in Western Sahara without the consent
Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara
Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029. Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara energy plans - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs
Western Sahara: A Rare Look Inside Africa''s Last Colony as U.S
The United States has become the first nation in the world to recognize Morocco''s annexation of Western Sahara. The Trump administration announced the major policy shift on December 10
EU And Morocco Cozy Up On Migration, Green Energy, And Western Sahara
The green energy vision sees the Sahara as the golden ticket to a renewable energy-powered future, its topography dotted with large-scale energy plants. However, at present, this vision
Western Sahara | Economic Indicators
Western Sahara is a non-self governing territory on the northwest coast of Africa bordered by Morocco, Mauritania, and Algeria. After Spain withdrew from its former colony of Spanish Sahara in 1976, Morocco annexed the northern two-thirds of Western Sahara and claimed the rest of the territory in 1979, following Mauritania''s withdrawal.
An unjust transition: Energy, colonialism and
Energy developments in occupied Western Sahara simultaneously bolster a false energy ''sovereignty'' for Morocco (false because Morocco is not legally the sovereign power of Western Sahara): they make
Western Sahara Resource Watch
More than eight years have passed since Siemens first issued a press release regarding a contract for construction of energy infrastructure in occupied Western Sahara. The company then described the territory as "Southern Morocco". Now, it has done that again. In a press release [or download] of early September, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced that
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Western Sahara Times
World Music Charts Europe has released the list of top 250 albums for the year 2024. This year there were 887 nominated releases. 1 MAWJA – Aziza Brahim – Western Sahara – Glitterbeat 2 FADO CAMOES – Lina – Portugal – Galileo 3 BUZZ´ AYAZ – Buzz´ Ayaz –