US reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

The United States has again reaffirmed its support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, repeating a long-standing position during high-level talks in Rabat.

On April 29, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and said Washington recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory. Reports also said he backed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for a just and lasting solution.

Coverage from Africanews, EFE and other outlets said Landau urged a quicker settlement of the conflict and voiced support for U.S. companies interested in investing in the region.

The remarks matter because the Western Sahara dispute has remained one of North Africa’s most enduring diplomatic flashpoints. Morocco says its autonomy proposal is the most realistic path forward, while the Polisario Front continues to seek self-determination for the territory.

For now, the main development is the public repetition of the U.S. position in Rabat, which reinforces Morocco’s diplomatic stance even as the broader conflict remains unresolved.