Guinea-Bissau has expressed its support for Morocco's position on the Western Sahara conflict, backing the autonomy plan proposed by Rabat. The announcement was made during a diplomatic meeting between officials from both countries, as reported by Moroccan state media on May 20, 2026.
The West African nation joins a growing list of countries that have endorsed Morocco's autonomy initiative as a solution to the long-standing dispute over the Sahara region. The plan, presented to the United Nations in 2007, proposes self-governance for the territory under Moroccan sovereignty.
Morocco's foreign ministry welcomed the statement, emphasizing the importance of African solidarity in resolving regional conflicts. The move is seen as part of Morocco's broader diplomatic efforts to gain international recognition for its claims over Western Sahara.
The Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, has rejected the autonomy plan. The United Nations continues to mediate between the parties, with no resolution reached as of the latest reports.
