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May 2011

Rabat tries to deform Polisario Front's image on international scene (Ambassador

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Rabat (Morocco), May 31, 2011 (SPS)- The SADR Ambassador to Algeria, Ibrahim Ghali, has considered "Morocco's allegations that the Polisario Front is involved in Libyan choas", as subservience to the West  particularly France to gain support, aiming to deform the image of the Saharawi people's struggle infront of the international scene".

NAM countries reiterate call for application of Saharawi people’sright in self-determination

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Bali (Indonesia), May 31, 2011 (SPS)-The foreign ministers of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), met in their Sixteenth Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, from 25 to 27 May 2011, reiterated their call for the implementation of UN General Assembly resolutions and Security Council which recognize Saharawi peoplesright in self-determination.

AMSE participates in conference held by New Economy Forum in Madrid

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Madrid, May 31, 2011 (SPS) .- The President of the Association of Saharawi women in Spain (AMSE), Zahra Ramdan, has  participated  Monday in lunch Conference of  Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women and X-President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, at the invitation of the New Economy Forum.

Opening of borders with Morocco "not on the agenda," says Algerian Prime Minister

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Algiers, May 31, 2011 (SPS) - Algerian Prime Minister, Ahmed Ouyahia, said Sunday that the opening of land borders between Algeria and Morocco is "not on the agenda." It "will happen one day or another," simply said Ouyahia, during a press conference, but stated that the reopening of the border do "not dependent on the Western Sahara issue."

President of Republic concludes visit to Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Abuja (Nigeria) May 11, 2011 (SPS) - The President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, concluded Monday a two-day visit to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he attended inauguration of Goodluck Jonathan as president of Nigeria.

President of Republic participates in inauguration of Nigerian President

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Abuja (Nigeria) May 29, 2011 (SPS) - The President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, took part Sunday on the inauguration ceremony of the Nigerian President, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan, along with several heads of states and governments.

Minister of Cooperation concludes working visit to Austria

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Vienna (Austria) May 29, 2011 (SPS) - The Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Salek Baba Hasana, concluded Saturday a three-day working visit to the Republic of Austria, where he met a number of Austrian officials, parliamentarians, NGOs and representatives of the civil society, according to the Polisario Representation in Austria.

Minister of Cooperation concludes working visit to Austria

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Vienna (Austria) May 29, 2011 (SPS) - The Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Salek Baba Hasana, concluded Saturday a three-day working visit to the Republic of Austria, where he met Swiss officials, parliamentarians, NGOs and representatives of the civil society, according to the Polisario Representation in Austria.

President of Republic felicitates his Ethiopian counterpart on National Day

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Bir Lehlou (liberated territories) May 28, 2011 (SPS) - The President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, has congratulated his Ethiopian counterpart, Mr. Girma Wolde-Giorgis, on National Day of Ethiopia, in a letter reached Saturday SPS.

North and south Sudan to start Abyei talks

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Sat May 28, 2011 11:41am GMT

JUBA/KHARTOUM, May 28 (Reuters) - Northern and southern Sudanese representatives will meet on Saturday to try to defuse tensions over the disputed Abyei region, officials said, with just six weeks left before the south is set to secede.

G8 stresses strong partnership with Africa

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May 27, 2011

ALGIERS- G8 countries emphasized Friday in Deauville, France, their strong partnership with Africa, a relationship "rooted" in commitments for over a decade, mainly in development of peace and security.

Egypt reopens permanently Rafah border crossing

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May 28, 2011

RAFAH – (APS) - Egypt has reopened Saturday permanently border with Gaza Strip, authorizing for the first time since four years, free movement of persons, media reported.

Spanish P.M. urges party to select his deputy as new leader

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Madrid, May 27 (EFE).- Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Friday urged his Socialist colleagues to select Deputy Premier Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba to lead the beleaguered party into next year's general elections.

Berlusconi faces tough local-election fights

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May 27, 2011 - 18:28

(ANSA) - Milan, May 27 - Premier Silvio Berlusconi faces local-election battles in Milan and Naples this weekend that could hurt his government, analysts say.