Wilaya of Auserd, 8 April 2026 (SPS) – The African National Congress (ANC) joins the Polisario Front, a fraternal sister liberation movement representing the Saharawi people, in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, said ANC media statement issued today, Wednesday.
“This milestone reaffirms the just struggle of the Saharawi people against colonial occupation and for their inalienable right to self-determination. Fifty years on, the continued occupation of Western Sahara by the Kingdom of Morocco remains a direct affront to international law and highlights the unfinished task of the complete decolonisation of Africa.”
“An ANC delegation led by the First Deputy Secretary-General, Comrade Nomvula Mokonyane, delivered a clear message of solidarity, support, and congratulations to the people of Western Sahara and to the leadership of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This reflects the enduring bonds forged during shared struggles.”
“The ANC reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the people of Western Sahara and reiterates its call for a long-overdue referendum on self-determination. The right to self-determination for Western Sahara is non-negotiable. Until it is realized, the decolonisation of Africa remains incomplete,” concluded the statement.
