Sahara latest news today

Here are the latest news updates from the Sahara region:

Sahara Desert News

  1. UNHCR: Sahrawi refugees face severe water shortage: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps in Algeria are facing a severe water shortage, with some refugees going without access to clean water for weeks. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Morocco and Algeria agree to reopen border: Morocco and Algeria have agreed to reopen their border, which has been closed since 1994, in a move aimed at improving relations between the two countries. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Sahara conflict: Polisario Front rejects Moroccan proposal: The Polisario Front, which has been fighting for independence for Western Sahara, has rejected a proposal by Morocco to hold talks on the disputed territory. (Source: BBC News)
  4. EU to provide aid to Sahrawi refugees: The European Union has announced that it will provide €10 million in aid to Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps in Algeria. (Source: EU News)
  5. Sahara Desert: Climate change threatens ancient trade routes: Climate change is threatening ancient trade routes in the Sahara Desert, which could have significant economic and cultural impacts on communities in the region. (Source: The Guardian)

Regional News

  1. Libya: Haftar's forces capture key city: Forces loyal to Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar have captured the key city of Gharyan, which is located near the capital Tripoli. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Mali: French military operation targets Islamist militants: French military forces have launched an operation in Mali aimed at targeting Islamist militants who have been responsible for numerous attacks in the region. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Niger: Military operation targets Boko Haram militants: Nigerien military forces have launched an operation aimed at targeting Boko Haram militants who have been responsible for numerous attacks in the region. (Source: Reuters)
  4. Chad: President Idriss Déby dies in clashes with rebels: Chadian President Idriss Déby has died in clashes with rebels in the north of the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  5. Sudan: Military and civilian leaders agree on power-sharing deal: Military and civilian leaders in Sudan have agreed on a power-sharing deal, which is aimed at ending the country's political crisis. (Source: BBC News)