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Ramaphosa to address SADC solidarity conference in Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his welcome address at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) solidarity conference with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic or Western Sahara, which will be held in Pretoria on Tuesday.

According to the presidency, the conference follows a decision taken at the 37th Summit of the SADC heads of state and government, held in Pretoria in 2017 to convene the Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara.

SADC Solidarity Conference confirms support for Western Sahara

Opinion / 25 March 2019, 09:00am / LUWELLYN LANDERS

On Monday and Tuesday the Southern African Development Community will convene a Solidarity Conference with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in Tshwane.

The conference will confirm the region’s support for the decolonisation of the occupied territory and for the holding of a referendum on self-determination for the Saharawi people.

Morocco failing at attempts to scupper SADC solidarity conference

Opinion / 24 March 2019, 09:01am / Shannon Ebrahim - The Global Spotlight

It seems Morocco has tried everything to deflect attention from the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Solidarity Conference with the people of Western Sahara, due to take place in Pretoria on Monday and Tuesday.

On Women’s Day – Adala UK Urges Moroccan State to Respect Saharawi Women’s Rights

March 8, 2019 Written by Adalauk

The 8th March is celebrated around the world as International Women’s Day, recognising the important role women play in the development of our societies.

110 MEPs want EU-Morocco fish deal referred to Court

On 13 February, the European Parliament will vote on the newly proposed EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA).

Protest in New Zealand against conflict mineral imports (WSRW)

Published: 17.12 - 2018

A local environmental organisation in Dunedin, New Zealand, this week-end protested the arrival of a bulk vessel entering the port, loaded with phosphate rock from cocupied Western Sahara.

In the background of the photos, one can spot the vessel 'Triton Valk', just having arrived the port. The importer of the cargo is the fertilizer company Ravensdown.

The New Zealand phosphate controversy for dummies

The two New Zealand companies Ravensdown and Ballance Agri-Nutrients, now the only two clients of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in the world, are defending their purchases on social media. Here is what is wrong with what they claim.

Published: 13.09 - 2018 21:29    

Western Sahara refugees urge PM Jacinda Ardern to step in over phosphate trade

CHARLIE MITCHELL

Last updated 18:57, September 12 2018

Refugees who blame New Zealand for a long-running stand-off in the Western Sahara have made a direct plea to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is among the few Westerners to have visited their camps.

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