US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only realistic path toward resolving the decades-long dispute.

The development comes as Spain continues to grapple with a massive migrant influx into its North African enclave of Ceuta, prompting emergency discussions across the European Union. The Western Sahara dispute remains one of North Africa’s most sensitive geopolitical issues, involving Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria, and international stakeholders.

Trump Reaffirms US Support for Morocco’s Western Sahara Claim | Spain Faces Migrant Crisis

Spain is facing one of its most serious migration emergencies after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spanish authorities say at least 67 migrants died during the mass crossing, with many drowning at sea or being crushed near the border breakwater.

Officials estimate that around 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, while local authorities put the figure even higher. Most migrants have since returned voluntarily to Morocco, but the humanitarian and political fallout continues to grow.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the incident as a violation of Spain's territorial integrity and blamed human trafficking networks for spreading false hopes among migrants. Spain has also installed an inflatable sea barrier to strengthen border security.

Spain's Ceuta Migrant Crisis Deepens | 67 Dead As Tens Of Thousands Return To Morocco

Spain has deployed military personnel to Ceuta, its North African enclave, after an unprecedented surge of migrants crossed from Morocco, triggering one of Europe's biggest border crises in recent years.

According to reports, tens of thousands of migrants attempted to enter Ceuta by land and sea, while dozens reportedly lost their lives during the dangerous journey. Reception centers have become overwhelmed as authorities struggle to accommodate the growing number of arrivals.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to deploy all necessary resources while coordinating with Moroccan authorities to restore order. Meanwhile, Italy has called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen free-travel zone, arguing that Madrid's migration policies threaten European security—a claim Spain has rejected.

Political Tensions Grow Over Europe's Migration Policies | Wion 

Metal engraving, a centuries-old tradition, added to UNESCO's list. The long-standing tradition, which has been practised across North Africa and the Middle East for centuries, was added last month to UNESCO's intangible heritage list.

Metal engraving, a centuries-old tradition, added to UNESCO's list

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attack by Al-Qaeda, that in 2001 claimed around 3,000 lives in the United States. On the eve of the anniversary, DNA analysis has revealed the identities of two more victims of the tragedy.

Morning brief: 9/11 attacks 22nd anniversary, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and more

A day after unanimous adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration at New Delhi G-20 summit, the photographic symbolism in the capital of world's largest democracy began reigning supreme.

Morning brief: G20 leaders pay homage to Gandhi, thousands dead in Morocco earthquake, and more

An earthquake of the magnitude 7.2 struck central Morocco late on Friday (Sep 8) killing hundreds of people and injuring many others. At least 820 people confirmed to have died so far, most in remote mountainous areas.

Morocco: Powerful earthquake kills over 800; tremors felt till as far as Portugal

In an extremely tragic end to a five-day rescue operation that gripped Morocco, the emergency crews found that the five-year-old boy trapped at the bottom of a well did not survive

Moroccan emergency crews find 5 year old dead

The flight from Tel Aviv to Rabat is seen as highly symbolic after Morocco announced on December 10 a "resumption of relations" with Israel.

Jared Kushner to lead first direct flight from Israel to Morocco

WION Dispatch: First flight from Tel Aviv to Moroccan capital Rabat, passengers include Jared Kushner

Morocco, Israel to seal normalization with first direct flight

Morocco on Thursday became the fourth Arab state this year, after the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan, to announce it had agreed to normalise relations with Israel.

WION Dispatch: US adopts map of Morocco that includes disputed Western Sahara

Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalize relations in a deal brokered with U.S. help.

Morocco joins other Arab nations agreeing to normalize Israel ties

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