The move calls into question Morocco’s intention of joining the African Union where the country it occupies is a founder-member.

Seven  Arab states joined Morocco in quitting the Africa-Arab summit in Equatorial Guinea.

The host country has expressed its dismay at this decision.

Morocco has occupied Western Sahara since 1975 in defiance of the international community.

It has repeatedly reneged on undertakings to allow the Saharawi to determine their own future through a referendum.

Morocco stormed out the Organisation of African Unity when Western Sahara became a member.

The Kingdom has since sought to join the African Union that succeeded the OAU 14 years ago.

AU members say this can only happen when Morocco ends its occupation of Western Sahara.

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