The Republic of Ghana has announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). This decision, conveyed in an official document from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, was addressed to Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.
Ghana has pledged to formally notify Morocco, the African Union, and the United Nations of its decision through diplomatic channels. The statement underscores Ghana’s backing of Morocco’s efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue.
Ghana had recognized the SADR in 1979, but this move reflects a shift in its foreign policy.
This decision aligns with broader momentum on the Moroccan Sahara issue under the leadership of Moroccan King Mohammed VI. Since 2000, 46 countries, including 13 African nations, have either severed or suspended ties with the SADR, reinforcing support for Morocco’s stance on the matter.