Sahara latest news
Here are the latest news updates from the Sahara region:
Politics
- Morocco and Algeria have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after a six-year hiatus, following a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers in Algiers. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Polisario Front, a separatist movement seeking independence for Western Sahara, has accused Morocco of violating a UN-brokered ceasefire by building a new military base in the region. (Source: Reuters)
Conflict
- Clashes have erupted between Moroccan forces and Polisario Front fighters in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, with both sides reporting casualties. (Source: BBC News)
- The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire in Western Sahara, following reports of renewed violence in the region. (Source: UN News)
Economy
- The Moroccan government has announced plans to invest $1 billion in the development of Western Sahara's natural resources, including phosphate and iron ore. (Source: Morocco World News)
- The European Union has approved a new trade agreement with Morocco, which includes provisions for the import of goods from Western Sahara. (Source: EurActiv)
Humanitarian
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched an appeal for funding to support its humanitarian activities in Western Sahara, where it is providing aid to displaced people and refugees. (Source: ICRC)
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported a surge in the number of refugees fleeing violence in Western Sahara, with many seeking shelter in neighboring countries. (Source: UNHCR)
Environment
- The Sahara Desert is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, with severe drought affecting millions of people across the region. (Source: CNN)
- The Moroccan government has launched a campaign to plant millions of trees in the Sahara Desert to combat desertification and promote sustainable development. (Source: Morocco World News)
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