Ghana suspends diplomatic ties with SADR

The Republic of Ghana has officially suspended its diplomatic ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), as confirmed by a statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.

This move marks a significant shift in Ghana’s foreign policy and aligns the country with a growing list of nations supporting Morocco’s stance on the Western Sahara issue.

According to the official statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration communicated this decision to Moroccan diplomatic channels.

As part of the suspension, Ghana intends to notify key international bodies, including the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and Morocco, through formal diplomatic channels.

The government of Ghana expressed its continued support for Morocco’s efforts to resolve the Western Sahara conflict, describing these efforts as genuine and in good faith.

Ghana had initially recognized the SADR in 1979, a decision that was consistent with the broader political dynamics of that period.

However, this latest move reflects a broader diplomatic shift, as Ghana follows the example of many other countries that have distanced themselves from the SADR in recent years.

Since 2000, at least 46 countries, including 13 African nations, have either severed or suspended diplomatic relations with the SADR, signalling a broader international consensus regarding the sovereignty of Morocco over the disputed Western Sahara region.

This suspension also highlights a larger trend of growing international support for Morocco’s territorial claims over the region.

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has actively worked to garner global recognition for its stance on Western Sahara, positioning itself as the dominant authority in the region.

The diplomatic realignment of Ghana further underscores Morocco’s success in rallying international support for its position in this long-standing territorial dispute.