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Published on Feb 2, 2025

How rebel singer Mariem Hassan galvanised Western Sahara’s f...

A powerful new documentary at France's Fipadoc festival reveals Western Sahara's fight for independence through the story of Mariem Hassan, whose music became the voice of her people's resistance until her death in 2015. The film Haiyu – Rebel …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2025

Radioactive Plutonium In Sahara Dust Came From An Unexpected Source

Every now and again, the Sahara Desert in North Africa will kick up a storm and spread dust clouds across Europe and other parts of the world. Remarkably, the sand still carries traces of radioactive isotopes from the atomic bomb tests of the Cold War. In …

Source: IFL Science - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2025

Former German President Horst Köhler and former UN envoy for Sahara dies at 81

HESPRESS English – Morocco News International Hespress ENSaturday 1 February 2025 - 13:24 Former German President Horst Köhler passed away early Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness, the presidential office in Berlin announced. Köhler was …

Source: Hespress - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

EU institutions have legal responsibility to ban Western Sahara products, French Court rules

The French Court's confirmation comes a week after representatives of the Spanish agricultural sector called on the EU to end tomato imports from Western Sahara. Earlier this week, on 28 January 2025, the French Conseil d'État confirmed the ruling …

Source: Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Western Sahara: Sao Tome and Principe Renews Support for Morocco's Territorial Integrity>

Source: Morocco World News - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Belgium supports the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

‘A very good solution for both parties’ Full support for the Atlantic Facade Morocco and Belgium reaffirm their willingness to continue and strengthen Morocco's rise in international politics is increasingly present in the foreign policy decisions of …

Source: Atalayar - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Intelligence Report: Rising Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria Over Western Sahara (1985)

Watan-A newly declassified CIA report from 1985 highlights the escalating tensions between Morocco and Algeria over the Western Sahara dispute. Both nations are vying for regional influence, forging new alliances, and expressing frustration over U.S. …

Source: Watan - Label Pending
Published on Jan 31, 2025

Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes: correct labelling required, but no import ban in France

Conseil d’État – Decision of 28 January 2025 "Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its …

Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2025

Germany mourns former president Horst Koehler:”Believed in a fairer world”

Horst Koehler, Germany’s former president, passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness. Surrounded by his family in Berlin, he left behind a legacy of dedication, humility, and a deep commitment to global progress. Koehler, who served as …

Source: TV47 - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 2, 2025

How one family of Scottish warriors helped win both First and Second World Wars!

The second series of SAS Rogue Heroes left viewers with a cliffhanger as the men of the Special Air Service parachuted into France on D-Day. They were led by the firebrand Irishman Paddy Mayne (with a gramophone strapped to his leg in order to boost morale …

Source: Scottish Daily Express - Right-wing