Algeria Calls for Self-Determination in Sahara

The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a celebration on the occasion of Africa Day, which falls on May 25, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity. The event carried the slogan "2026: Year of Water Sustainability." During the celebration, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf emphasized Algeria's support for direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front to resolve the Western Sahara issue. He pointed out the importance of recognizing the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions, contributing to the restoration of stability in the Maghreb region.