Kenya has expressed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. The announcement was made by Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, following a meeting with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, in Nairobi.
Mudavadi stated that Kenya considers Morocco's autonomy initiative, presented in 2007, as a serious and credible solution to the long-standing dispute. He emphasized Kenya's intention to cooperate with other nations that share this perspective on the issue.
The Western Sahara is a territory claimed by both Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks independence. The United Nations has been involved in mediation efforts for decades. Morocco's plan proposes granting the region autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.
This shift in Kenya's position marks a significant diplomatic development. Previously, Kenya had recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), declared by the Polisario Front. The change aligns Kenya with a growing number of African and other nations that have expressed support for Morocco's stance or opened consulates in the region.
