Morocco is naming a highway after Donald Trump, connecting Dakhla to Laayoune, a city in Western Sahara.

28 reports, 3 independent Updated Aug 4

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Morocco is naming a highway after Donald Trump, connecting Dakhla to Laayoune, a city in Western Sahara.

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Morocco Donald Trump Laayoune

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Western Sahara: Morocco sovereignty claims amid international friction

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Morocco
sovereign state in North Africa
- Morocco's actions in Ceuta trigger a political crisis in Spain, while the US and UK back Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.12:32
- Morocco claims the disputed Western Sahara territory, a region previously ruled by Spain.12:32
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- WTI crude drops sharply amid Middle East tensions, while AMD and Intel compete fiercely in the server CPU market.14:26
- Kelly Loeffler has been appointed as the SBA Administrator, with Donald Trump credited for the agency's current initiatives.14:20
Laayoune
largest city in Western Sahara

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Coverage

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Jul 27middle-east-online.comTrump thanks Morocco for highway honour as ties gather momentum | MEO
Jul 26yahoo.comTrump Is Celebrating A Highway Being Named After Him. There's No Evidence It Even Happened.
Jul 26forbes.comNewest Trump Landmark Is A Highway In Sahara Desert, Apparently

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