Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently addressed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which concerns the Western Sahara dispute. In remarks reported by Algerian state media on May 3, 2026, Tebboune emphasized Algeria's support for a political solution based on international law, without explicitly endorsing or rejecting the resolution's specifics.
Resolution 2797, adopted in October 2025, calls for renewed negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front, urging both parties to engage in a UN-led process. It reaffirms the UN's role in seeking a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution. Tebboune's comments, made during a press conference, highlighted Algeria's consistent position of backing the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination, as per UN resolutions.
Analysts note that Tebboune's statements do not mark a departure from Algeria's long-standing policy. Algeria has historically supported the Polisario Front and opposed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The president's remarks were seen as a reaffirmation of this stance, rather than a new initiative.
The Western Sahara conflict remains a key issue in North African geopolitics, with the UN continuing its mediation efforts. As of May 2026, no major breakthroughs have been reported, and both Morocco and the Polisario Front maintain their respective positions.
