June 2014

NOUAKCHOTT (Mauritania), June 30, 2014 (SPS) - The overwhelming victory of President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in Mauritania's presidential election on June 21 has been confirmed by the Constitutional Council.

"Candidate Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the first round of the presidential poll, on 21 June 2014, with an overwhelming majority of the cast ballot," the council's president, Sgheyir Ould M'barek, said at an official ceremony.

Mexico, June 30, 2014 (SPS) The President of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) in Mexico, Jesus Zambrano , affirmed on Sunday the need to support the just cause and the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination, during a meeting with a Saharawi delegation at the party headquarters in Mexico City.

The members of the party have expressed their commitment to defend the Sahrawi just cause and raise awareness about the suffering of the Saharawi people, especially in the field of human rights.

BIR LAHLOU (LIBERATED TERRITORIES) , June 30, 2014 (SPS) -Saharawi President, Mohamed Abdelaziz warned against "illegal" activities of certain foreign companies conducting exploration and drilling of oil and gas off the coast of Western Sahara, calling the Secretary General of the UN to intervene to stop these acts.

Algiers, June 29, 2014 (SPS) - Sahrawi President Mohamed Abdelaziz hailed the designation, by the African Union (AU), of the former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano, special envoy to Western Sahara.

Sahrawi President expressed, in a speech during a debate on the AU Peace and Security Council report, his country’s consideration for the “permanent” follow-up of Western Sahara issue by AU peace and security council and commission.

Malabo, June 28, 2014 (SPS) - The African Union (AU) has appointed Mr. Joaquim Chissano, former president of Mozambique, as a special envoy for Western Sahara, stated the report of AU Peace and Security Council, submitted to the 23rd Assembly of the Union.


The report, approved by the summit of heads of state and government, revealed that Mr. Chissano has already held consultations with the permanent members of the Security Council and UN officials in Madrid, Paris, London, Washington and New York.

Malabo, June 28, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz held talks Thursday and Friday in at Sipopo Conference Center in Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea, with a number of heads of African state and government, who took part at the 23rd ordinary summit of the African Union, which wrapped up yesterday evening.

Malabo, June 28, 2014 (SPS) - The works of the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) wrapped up Friday afternoon in Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea, in the presence of the President of the Republic Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz.


held under the theme "agriculture and food security", the two-day summit brought together heads of state and government of the African Union, delegations representing world governments and organizations and media representatives.

Malabo, June 27, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz has called on the African Union (AU) to continue intensifying efforts to push towards a "just and final" solution to Western Sahara conflict, which ensures the free expression by the Saharawi people of their will in a self-determination referendum.

Algiers, June 27, 2014 (SPS) - Egyptian journalist delegation stressed Wednesday in Algiers the need to adopt a special media plan to make known Saharawi cause at the Arab level, noting that the Egyptian people have not enough information about the conflict of Western Sahara.

Malabo, June 26, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz attended this morning a meeting called for by the Kingdom of Lesotho, in the margin of the 23rd summit of heads of state and government of the African Union, underway in Equatorial Guinea.


During this meeting, attended by all African leaders present at the summit, the King of Lesotho His Majesty Letsie III an initiative on nutrition in the African continent.

Malabo, June 26, 2014 (SPS) - The 23rd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union kicked off today, Thursday, at Sipopo Conference Center in Malabo, capital of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, in the presence of the President of the Republic Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz.

Smara (refugee camps), June 25, 2014 (SPS) - Minister of Defense Mr. Mohamed Lamine El Bouhali reiterated Wednesday the "commitment" of the Saharawi Popular Liberation Army to continuing the struggle for the recovery of sovereignty over the entire national territory.


In a speech on the occasion of the end of the training year in Chahid El Ouali military school, the Saharawi Minister of Defence stressed that the Saharawi army "is determined to pursue its legitimate struggle to recover freedom and independence."

Malabo, June 25, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz arrived moments ago in the capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, to take part at the 23rd ordinary summit of heads of state and government of the African Union, to kick off Thursday.


President Mohamed Abdelaziz was received at Malabo International Airport by Prime Minister of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea H.E. Mr. Vicente Ehate Tomi, in addition to some officials in the government of this country.

Malabo, June 23, 2014 (SPS) - The 23rd Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union kicked off Friday in Malabo, capital of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, under the theme “Agriculture and Food Security”, the main topic for the year 2014.

Bisáu, June 23, 2014 (SPS) - The newly-elected President of Guinea-Bissau, Jose Mario Vas, takes office today, Monday, after winning the second round of the presidential elections that took place on 18 May, reported Prensa Latina.


According to election officials, president Vas will have as prime minister Domingos Simos Pereira, leader of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC).

June 9th School (refugee camps), June 23, 2014 (SPS) - The Speaker of the Saharawi National Council (parliament) Mr. Khatri addouh has highlighted that the Frente Polisario is betting on the Saharawi people's belief in their right to freedom and independence, adding that the negotiations under UN aegis is "a mean not an end goal."

Bir Lehlou (liberated territories), June 23, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary general of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz sent Sunday a congratulatory message to the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, following his re-election to a second term at the helm of Mauritania.

London, June 22, 2014 (SPS) - The Independent British Lord John Stevens asked Friday government about the efforts it is doing with regard to Morocco’s respect to human rights in Western Sahara.


Lord John Stevens asked the UK government what efforts they are making in respect of Morocco´s international human rights obligations in regard to the citizens of Western Sahara; and what steps they have taken in respect of neutralising the Moroccan wall and associated weaponry.

Bir Lehlou (liberated territories), June 22, 2014 (SPS) - President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Frente Polisario Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz has sent a message of congratulation to Honourable Gaston A. Browne, following his election as a new prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda.

Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), June 21, 2014 (SPS) - Minister of Cooperation Mr. Brahim Mojtar received Saturday the delegation of the Colombian Senate, visiting the Saharawi refugee camps.


The Saharawi minister informed they interlocutors about the latest developments on the question of Western Sahara, especially the situation of human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara and Morocco's looting of Saharawi natural resources.