The Netherlands is expected to experience mild spring weather in the coming days, but it will be less sunny than previously due to increasing cloud cover and a significant amount of Saharan dust.

W weekend niebo nad Polską może zmętnieć. Wszystko przez pył znad Sahary, który dotrze do znacznej części Europy.

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North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

A new episode of Saharan dust is impacting the Eastern Mediterranean, including Greece, caused by a low-pressure system over Morocco and Algeria.

An 'intense' Saharan dust storm is forecast to sweep across Europe this week, leading to hazy skies, colorful sunrises, and potential air pollution and dust deposits across much of the southern continent.

A new episode of desert dust from the Sahara is expected to cover France this week, giving the sky a slightly orange tint, with a peak anticipated on Thursday.

Africa's climate adaptation goals are at risk unless systemic barriers facing women in agribusiness are tackled in a holistic approach, a new evidence-based policy brief by NexGen Deutsche-Afrik (NEDEA) has warned. The report, titled The Gender Lens in Climate-Resilient Agribusiness, reveals that while women constitute approximately 76% of the agrifood workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa, they remain the most vulnerable to climate shocks due to long-standing structural inequalities.

Police in Saharanpur have registered an FIR against unidentified members of the Hindu Raksha Dal for allegedly defacing a sound barrier on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway with a message targeting Muslims. An NHAI employee filed the complaint after local residents reported the graffiti. A video circulating online appears to show a group taking responsibility for the act.

Spending two weeks sleeping under the stars in southern Algeria is a perfect introduction to the Tuareg way of life

Tunisian authorities are intensifying their crackdown on migrant camps, with a WhatsApp group offering fast-track repatriation to sub-Saharan migrants.

Marrakech – The prolonged dispute over the Western Sahara did not end with gunfire.

A swarm of locust-family insects appeared over Lanzarote in the Canary Islands archipelago, which has been struggling with an influx of Saharan dust in recent days.

Saharan dust is forecast to remain over Portugal for several days, with a potential new episode linked to low-pressure systems in North Africa.

UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura will maintain a neutral and silent stance on the new Western Sahara discussions in Washington to ensure the success of negotiations.

A Saharan dust cloud passing over the UK could create reddish skies and the possibility of ‘blood rain’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its economic forecast for sub-Saharan Africa, predicting a 4.6% growth by 2026, attributing this to macroeconomic stabilization and reform efforts in key economies like Ghana.

A new Spinosaurus species from the Sahara bore a 'scimitar' on its head. Further fossil fragments once again suggest a wading rather than a swimming lifestyle.

The meetings will maintain the “same format” at a ministerial level as the February 8 and 9 meeting in Madrid and will be held in the strictest confidence.

The court restrains Mr Sowore and Sahara Reporters from publishing defamatory statements against the police Chief and others. The post Court bars Sowore, Sahara Reporters from alleged defamatory publications against IGP, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, who is accused of making defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu, due to the judge's absence.

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The Kingdom of Belgium has reaffirmed its clear and consistent support for the Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty.

A transfer of Saharan dust is expected to cause a slight deterioration in air quality in the Attica basin, Eastern Macedonia, and Epirus regions of Greece.

Finland considers that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could constitute a most feasible solution” to the Moroccan Sahara issue.

Belgium has pledged to extend its consular services and channel economic initiatives into Morocco’s southern provinces in the Western Sahara, reinforcing European alignment with Rabat’s sovereignty.

In 2015, NASA-backed research led by Hongbin Yu revealed that millions of tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic each year, delivering vital phosphorus to the nutrient-poor Amazon rainforest. Satellite data showed this atmospheric link may replenish nutrients lost to rainfall, highlighting a vast intercontinental exchange that underscores how climate and ecosystems remain deeply interconnected.

Marrakech – Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, is set to arrive in Rabat on Sunday, March 1, for talks with her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. The visit comes as bilateral ties between the two countries enter a more active phase, with Western Sahara, trade expansion, and regional security on the agenda. The two […] The post Finland’s FM Elina Valtonen to Visit Morocco on March 1 appeared first on Morocco World News.

The defence lawyer urged the AGF office to develop clear prosecutorial guidelines to prevent criminal proceedings from being perceived as retaliatory and ensure prosecutions remain instruments of justice rather than extensions of administrative decisions. The post Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Swarms of locusts, originating from the Sahara, have appeared in Greece, destroying crops. Local authorities are monitoring the situation due to the potential impact on agriculture, while assuring no public health risk.

Talks aimed at resolving the five-decade long Sahara conflict were quietly held under U.S. mediation in both Washington, DC and Madrid over the past three weeks. Progress this year on the Sahara region may give 21st century meaning to the words of 1950s era American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles: “The measure of success […] The post The Western Sahara Talks: Big Details in the Big Picture appeared first on Morocco World News.

Two brothers from Saharanpur were killed in Chandigarh when a speeding Mahindra Thar, driven by an 18-year-old, rammed their motorcycle near Kalagram. The SUV driver has been apprehended.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment held its inaugural Cambridge International Schools Day in Sub-Saharan Africa on February 21, focusing on future-ready education.

Rabat – Washington has been hosting, from February 23-24, a new round of talks, with the US pushing to advance the UN-led political process toward a mutually acceptable solution based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara. The meeting includes representatives from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and Polisario as well as US and UN officials to […] The post US Intensifies Backing of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in New Western Sahara Talks appeared first on Morocco World News.

The remains of a new type of water dinosaur have been discovered in the Sahara desert, hundreds of kilometers from the nearest coast.

Ukrainians are expressing interest in Romania's new Sahara autonomous cruise missile, developed by a Romanian software company, which integrates artificial intelligence and is capable of low-altitude operations in disrupted navigation zones.

A report from Trinidad Express Newspapers indicates that Saharan dust can have significant long-term effects on lung health, raising concerns for residents.

A vast plume of Saharan dust is expected to transform sunsets and potentially leave deposits on surfaces across much of the UK this week.

North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

A new episode of Saharan dust transfer is underway, impacting the Eastern Mediterranean, including Attica, Eastern Macedonia, and Epirus, due to a low-pressure system over Morocco and Algeria.

Authorities in Tangier, Morocco, arrested a 38-year-old man from a sub-Saharan African country who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice issued by Belgian judicial authorities for scam activities.

A coalition of 40 countries reiterated their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Rabat – Belgium has once again placed its support behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, calling it the most serious and realistic path toward resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The message came from Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, after today’s talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.  […] The post Belgium Reaffirms Firm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara appeared first on Morocco Wor...

Scientists have identified Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive 'hell heron' dinosaur that hunted fish in ancient waters 100 million years ago, with its discovery coming 70 years after initial fossil clues.

In the wake of the International Monetary Fund’s recent upward revision of its regional economic forecast, a clearer picture is emerging of the structural forces shaping Africa’s 2026 trajectory. While the headline figures suggest a robust recovery, a deeper analysis reveals that this momentum is increasingly dependent on the success of internal fiscal reforms and […]

Drivers in the Sahara have faced an unusual phenomenon. Their cars were hit by a massive swarm of locusts, creating an 'ambush'. "We drove through swarms of locusts, it was unusual.

Saharan dust is expected to arrive over the Czech Republic by the end of the week, which may slightly lower daytime temperatures but is unlikely to cause significant dirt on cars or windows due to minimal rainfall.

Despite headwinds from US tariffs and Chinese competition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's latest report shows stronger-than-expected GDP growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa as decelerating inflation boosts consumer spending power. In Business, we spoke to the report's lead author, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik.

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A unique weather phenomenon, often referred to as 'blood rain' due to dust content, is moving towards Denmark and Sweden, according to the Meteorological Institute.

An article discussing the historical and strategic necessity of partitioning Western Sahara with Mauritania, addressing common misconceptions among Moroccans regarding the issue.

A newly discovered 95-million-year-old fossil, resembling a 'dragon' with a massive skull, has been found in the Sahara Desert, captivating the scientific community.

Warm air from Africa is moving towards Switzerland, bringing spring-like temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius and higher across the country until Friday.

Sub Saharan Africa’s financial systems withstand geopolitics  thecitizen.co.tz