Kenya has endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only viable and sustainable solution to the long-standing Sahara issue, marking a significant diplomatic alignment between the two nations.
The announcement was made through a Joint Communiqué issued on Monday in Rabat, following high-level talks between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.
According to the Communiqué, Kenya “considers the autonomy plan as the only sustainable approach to the resolution of the Sahara issue and intends to cooperate with like-minded States to foster its realization.”
Kenya further welcomed the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, which is spearheaded by King Mohammed VI, describing it as a credible and realistic path toward a lasting resolution of the territorial dispute.
“The Republic of Kenya welcomes the growing international consensus and momentum led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco,” the statement noted.
Both countries reaffirmed the central role of the United Nations in the political process, underscoring their support for the UN Security Council’s resolutions, with particular emphasis on Resolution 2756 (2024).
The Kingdom of Morocco also expressed its appreciation for Kenya’s recognition of Morocco’s continued cooperation with the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in advancing a peaceful resolution to the Sahara conflict.
This development further solidifies the strengthening ties between Kenya and Morocco and signals Kenya’s commitment to working alongside international partners in support of diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts.
Written By Rodney Mbua
