François Louncény Fall: “The Moroccan identity of the Sahara is no longer debated — it is confirmed.”
François Louncény Fall, former Prime Minister of Guinea, praised the recent UN Security Council Resolution 2797, describing it as a “significant and long-awaited step forward.” He emphasized the scale of the transformations undertaken in the southern provinces, noting that these achievements on the ground confirm the relevance and credibility of the path now endorsed by the international community.
The latest Security Council resolution continues to spark strong reactions among African leaders. For François Louncény Fall, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea, there is no longer any doubt:“The recognition of the Moroccan identity of the Sahara is a significant advance and a fully justified decision.”A clear message, delivered on the sidelines of his third participation in the MEDays Forum.
For the former Guinean head of government, the resolution adopted by the Security Council enshrines “the ideal solution” and reflects the natural evolution of a dossier long trapped in ambiguity. “My country has always supported Morocco’s positions,” he recalls, adding that this international decision confirms a reality already widely established on the ground.
François Louncény Fall speaks from experience. Having worked in Laayoune with MINURSO, within the identification commission, he says he has observed, year after year, the profound transformation of the region.“The progress made in Laayoune, Dakhla, Smara, or Boujdour is simply incredible,” he says, praising “the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.”For him, the Moroccan Sahara has become a space of development and stability — a regional model.
If the former Guinean Prime Minister insists on the Sahara issue, he also highlights the relevance of the theme of MEDays 2025: global fractures and growing polarization.“With everything happening in the world today, it is essential that we Africans position ourselves,” he stresses.
In a tense geopolitical context marked by multidimensional rivalries, François Louncény Fall calls on African countries to play an active role in seeking solutions.“We must be actors, not just observers,” he argues, referring to crises, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruptions that are reshaping the planet.
For Louncény Fall, Africa cannot afford to remain on the sidelines as major global balances shift.“Today’s fractures require us to provide answers, together with the international community,” he says.He sees in MEDays an essential platform for reflecting on these new dynamics.
