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Sahel states chart risky path after exit from Ecowas
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are navigating an uncertain transition after their official departure from Ecowas, West Africa’s main
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reaffirmed Spain's commitment to resolving the Western Sahara conflict, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Pais. Albares underscored Morocco's pivotal role as a strategic ally and expressed Spain's support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, highlighting broad European consensus on the issue. He emphasized Morocco's importance in counterterrorism and anti-human trafficking efforts, underscoring its multifaceted partnership with Spain and the EU after a 50-year dispute.
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