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2022 - 9 - 13

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Ruto revokes Kenya's recognition of Sahrawi as independent state (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto receiving a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco at the State House on September 14,2022.

His remarks came after receiving a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. President Ghali of SADR was among the VVIPs who attended Ruto's inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, September 13. • His remarks came after receiving a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

Ruto cuts Kenya's ties with little-known Sahrawi Republic (The Standard)

Ruto's decision came a day after his inauguration ceremony, in which the SADR president Brahim Ghali, was present. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) ...

SADR has been fighting for independence from Morocco for years over Western Sahara. SADR claims the whole of Western Sahara hence the conflict with Morocco. It controls a portion of the Western Sahara located east of the Moroccan Wall. He made the announcement shortly after receiving a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco. “Kenya rescinds its recognition of the SADR and initiates steps to wind down the entity’s presence in the country,” Ruto’s tweet read in part. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) is a partially recognised State agitating for independence from Morocco.

Kenya's new President Ruto upends decades-old policy on Sahrawi (Business Daily)

President Ruto said Kenya would wind down the mission of the SADR in Nairobi and back Morocco.

But a referendum meant to determine the future of the region was yet to be organised as both sides disagreed on who should participate. Mauritania later left, leaving Rabat to call the region its Southern Provinces of territory. The move now suggests Kenya could establish a full mission in Rabat, although Dr Ruto did not clarify. The territory has been claimed by Morocco since 1975. When then Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed ran for the chairperson of the African Union Commission in 2017, she visited the SADR government in Algeria. It may suggest a new focus on business ties as Morocco is seen as a key source of the much-needed fertiliser for Kenyan farmers.

Ruto revokes Kenya's recognition of Western Sahara after audience ... (Capital FM Kenya)

Ruto stated that his administration will initiate steps to wind down the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic's presence in the country.

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Ruto Denounces Country After Its President Attended His Inauguration (Kenyans.co.ke)

President William Ruto on Wednesday, September 14, made his stand clear that Kenya does not recognise Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) as an ...

- Revealed14 September 2022 - 5:40 pm - captured14 September 2022 - 6:42 pm "At State House in Nairobi, received congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

Kenya rescinds its recognition of pseudo-SADR, will end its ... (The North Africa Post)

Kenya has announced this Wednesday its decision to rescind its recognition of the pseudo-Sahrawi Republic, self-proclaimed by the Algeria-backed separatist ...

The decision made by Kenya, which had been among the supporters of the Polisario, is therefore important in more than one way. In his message, King Mohammed VI congratulated Mr. William Samoei Ruto on his election as the 5th President of Kenya and welcomed the successful unfolding of democratic elections in the country in August 2022, stressing that these deadlines consolidate the position of Kenya as a beacon country in terms of democracy at the continental level.

Kenya Disowns Polisario, Endorses Morocco's Position in Western ... (Morocco World News)

Kenya's newly elected President, Willian Samoei Ruto, announced today revoking his country's recognition of the Polisario's self-proclaimed Sahrawi republic ...

He appeared to describe his country’s [Western Sahara stance as problematic](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2021/04/339421/western-sahara-kenyas-evolving-position-displays-internal-divide), saying: “The representation of the Polisario in Nairobi makes no sense.” “Instead of causing unnecessary conflicts and divisions within the African Union, this pan-African body must ensure that the territorial integrity of the 54 members is respected according to the AU charter which prohibits interference in the internal affairs of sovereign countries.” [to continue ](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2021/03/338127/kenyas-vice-president-polisarios-representation-in-nairobi-makes-no-sense)to squander the wealth of its people on lost causes,” he said. [ took issue ](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2021/03/338127/kenyas-vice-president-polisarios-representation-in-nairobi-makes-no-sense)with the presence of a Polisario diplomatic mission in Kenya. [ambiguous](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2021/04/339421/western-sahara-kenyas-evolving-position-displays-internal-divide) and sometimes even slightly pro-Polisario stance on the Sahara dispute. [tweet](https://twitter.com/WilliamsRuto/status/1570067379027169286) continued, “Kenya rescinds its recognition of the SADR and initiates steps to wind down the entity’s presence in the country.” Following the Bourita-Ruto meeting, Morocco and Kenya issued a joint statement stressing the East African country’s support for [Morocco’s Autonomy Plan](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/05/348982/moroccos-autonomy-plan-for-western-sahara-enjoys-international-support) for Western Sahara.