Ivorian daily (Inter) reported on Wednesday humanitarian aid embezzlement to the Moroccans deprived of return to their homeland in Tindouf, pointing out that such assistance "has become a booming trade by senior Polisario officials".

Two Sudanese newspapers said on Thursday, February 1, 2007 that the proposed autonomy for the southern provinces within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty "is comprehensive and realistic" "responds to the aspirations of the peoples of the region and meets the aspirations of the international community".

Kenya Times: Kenya Times paper highlighted in its edition of Wednesday, January 24, 2007 the increasing support to Morocco's position on the Sahara issue, particularly following the submission of a autonomy plan for the southern provinces. The Kenyan newspaper based on statements made recently by officials in a number of countries who have expressed their support to final and acceptable solution by parties, in accordance with international legitimacy.

Le Matin du Sahara: Le Matin du Sahara: The Singaporean Minister of State Mr. Goh Chok Tong, said that his country supports the efforts made to find a "just and fair" solution to the Sahara issue.

Le Matin du Sahara: The Bulgarian Ambassador Ms. Petrova Katya Todorova renewed the support of her country to a "final solution acceptable by all parties" to the Sahara issue. Ms. Petrova said in an interview published Friday in Le Matin du Sahara paper that Bulgaria would "continue to support efforts aimed at reaching a final solution acceptable by all parties in the framework of the United Nations. "