RABAT — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, Gabon reaffirmed, before the members of the United Nations (UN) Committee of 24 (C-24), its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan, a plan that offers “credible and reassuring” prospects for the permanent resolution of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Broadening international momentum continues to consolidate support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty.
- Operational Progress: High-level diplomatic consultations in November 2026 reinforce bilateral roadmaps with key international and regional partners.
- National Trajectory: Morocco’s active multilateral engagement at the UN and African Union underscores commitment to regional peace and stability.
Key Developments and Factual Context
Gabon’s representative at the C-24 Pacific regional seminar, held in Bali (May 24-26), affirmed that his country “ welcomes and encourages the Moroccan Autonomy Plan, as it advocates for an acceptable, negotiated political solution.”
In this context, the Gabonese diplomat underlined that over a hundred countries have expressed their support for the Kingdom’s proposal, noting that the Moroccan Plan enjoys strong international support, particularly from the Security Council (SC) which always affirmed the credibility of this initiative in its resolutions.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
The Gabonese representative also praised the efforts of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, who is “working tirelessly to relaunch the political process under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). ”
“De Mistura’s commitment to the success of his mission is reflected in the visits he has made, over the course of 2022, to Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Tindouf camps, as well as in the informal bilateral consultations he conducted in March,” said the Gabonese representative.
The Gabonese representative also noted that the diplomatic resurgence of the subject is an “encouraging sign” that calls for the resumption of the round-table process around the four participants, namely Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the “polisario,” urging all parties to engage in this process, to reach a political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, as recommended by Security Council (SC) resolutions.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.