Kenya Endorses Morocco Autonomy Plan, Strengthens Sahara Diplomacy

Kenya has formally endorsed Morocco's Autonomy Plan as the sole viable solution to the Western Sahara conflict, marking a significant diplomatic shift and victory for Morocco. This position was solidified during talks between Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, with both countries committing to promote the plan and support the United Nations framework for resolving the dispute. Kenya's support challenges Algeria and the Polisario Front's stance and aligns with growing international consensus favoring Morocco's proposal. This realignment follows Kenya's abandonment of recognition for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and reflects a broader normalization of Kenya-Morocco relations, including plans to open a Kenyan embassy in Rabat. Concurrently, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity while maintaining pragmatic engagement with the semi-autonomous regions of Jubaland and Somaliland, conducting such relations in consultation with Somalia's Federal Government to uphold regional stability. These developments underscore Kenya's evolving foreign policy priorities, balancing regional cooperation with adherence to international law and multilateral frameworks.