In a significant diplomatic development, Kenya has declared firm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only viable solution to the protracted Western Sahara conflict, signalling a growing African alignment with Rabat’s position on the issue.
This declaration came during a bilateral meeting held in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi. A joint statement released after the talks emphasized Kenya’s intent to cooperate with “like-minded” nations to push for the implementation of Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
According to the statement, Nairobi recognizes the Moroccan initiative as “the only credible and realistic solution” and praised the leadership of King Mohammed VI for building international consensus behind the plan.
The two nations also reaffirmed their shared commitment to a UN-led resolution process, highlighting the importance of Security Council Resolution 2756 (2024) and the central role of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy in moving the political process forward.
Morocco, in turn, expressed appreciation for Kenya’s diplomatic stance, especially its recognition of Rabat’s engagement with the UN framework.
The endorsement by Kenya—one of Africa’s leading diplomatic players—marks a notable shift in the continent’s positioning on the Sahara issue and further bolsters Morocco’s efforts to legitimize its autonomy plan on the international stage.
