The North African country’s seeking to join the African Union and upgrade its representation in South Africa after angrily withdrawing its ambassador to Pretoria when it recognized the Western Sahara that Morocco occupies illegally.

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Speaking at  Morocco’s  national day celebration, charge d’affairs Rachid Aggasim did not mention the Western Sahara when he spoke about opening new chapters of friendship with both South Africa and the African Union.

South Africa’s representative, DIRCO director Graham Maitland, says South Africa looks forward to cooperating with Morocco.

However he left him in no doubt  that the Western Sahara issue has to be addressed the he emphasized South Africa support for that country and its commitment to international law.

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