Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Spain
Politics
Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status

Ceuta, one of the two Spanish-administered cities on the North African coast, is claimed by Morocco as its territory. The city, known as Sabta in Arabic, has a long history under various dynasties including the Idrisids, Umayyads, and Marinids. King Felipe VI of Spain is scheduled to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, following a migration crisis in July and a longstanding dispute between Spain and Morocco over these territories.

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