Ghana’s decision to suspend diplomatic relations with the so-called “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR) paves the way for stronger ties between Rabat and Accra, ” Albert Kofi Owusu, Director-General of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said.
Speaking to Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP) at the 8th General Assembly of the Atlantic Federation of African News Agencies (FAAPA) in Salé, Owusu described Morocco as a “leading and supportive nation” on the African continent, particularly in development cooperation.
Kofi Owusu noted that Ghana’s new stance aligns with efforts to deepen bilateral relations.
The GNA director highlighted that the move reinforces the partnership between Morocco and Ghana across various sectors, including mining, agriculture, higher education, engineering, and energy production.
Ghana declared on January 7 that diplomatic ties with the so-called SADR had been suspended. The move saw an end to Ghana’s long-standing recognition of the self-proclaimed SADR since 1979.
In the document, Ghana promised to promptly communicate its stance through diplomatic channels to Morocco, the African Union, and the UN.
Additionally, the nation stated its support for Morocco’s earnest attempts to find a solution that all sides can agree with regarding the Sahara issue.
The FAAPA General Assembly, held on Wednesday and Thursday, brought together directors of African news agencies, media and health experts, and prominent figures to reflect on the future role of African news agencies in the 21st century.
Celebrating 10 years since FAAPA’s founding, the event centered on the theme “African News Agencies: Leveraging Health Sovereignty for the Continent.” Discussions focused on strategies to promote African health sovereignty and resilience to future challenges.
Ghana’s move reflects a growing number of 46 other countries recognizing the Moroccan Sahara.