Sahara desert

The US State Department incorrectly labeled Nigeria as a landlocked nation in the Sahara Desert during a presentation at the global AIDS conference, despite Nigeria being located in West Africa. The error also affected other African countries.

Islamic militants and a separatist group ambushed a Malian army convoy in northern Gao, killing or capturing scores of soldiers. The Malian army confirmed the attack and launched counterattacks, while rebels claimed joint responsibility and highlighted significant military losses. The convoy, possibly a logistics operation, was ambushed near Anefis en route to Gao, with rebels sharing unverified videos of soldiers surrendering and being transported.

Jihadi militants and the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) ambushed a Malian army convoy in northern Gao region, killing or capturing scores of soldiers, including forces from Russia's Africa Corps. The attack, claimed as a joint operation, caused significant casualties and damage, with rebels seizing military vehicles and inflicting 'great human losses' on Malian forces, according to statements from the groups.

Jihadi militants and a separatist group ambushed a Malian army convoy in northern Mali, killing or capturing scores of soldiers. The attack, claimed by JNIM and FLA, targeted a convoy in the Sahara desert near Anefis, with rebels reporting significant military losses and capturing armored vehicles.

China's Three-North Protective Forest Program, also known as the Green Great Wall, has reduced desertified land in northern China by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 through techniques like straw checkerboards and tree planting. Scientists acknowledge progress but warn sustained effort is needed to maintain gains against desertification.

China's Green Great Wall project, part of the Three-North Protective Forest Program, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 using techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but emphasize the need for continued effort to sustain gains.

Saharan dust has caused hazy skies and reduced air quality in Louisiana, with another dust plume expected to arrive in the Gulf Coast region this weekend and early next week. The dust originates from the Sahara Desert in Africa.

Forty-nine people died of dehydration in a remote part of the Sahara desert in north-west Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a remote area, leading to severe dehydration due to lack of access to water.

Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara desert after a lorry broke down. Only two survivors trekking over 50km alerted authorities.

At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger. The incident left passengers stranded in the desert.

At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, stranding passengers returning from a religious festival in Mali. Two survivors reached a water source and alerted authorities, but the cause of the breakdown remains unclear.

At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and stranded them in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger. The victims, returning from a religious festival in Mali, were near the borders of Mali and Algeria when the vehicle failed. Two survivors reached a water source and alerted authorities.

Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara desert after a lorry broke down. Only two survivors trekked over 50km to alert authorities.

49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara desert while returning from a Muslim festival. The incident occurred during their journey back from the religious event.

Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger after a truck broke down in the Sahara desert, leaving passengers stranded without water. Two survivors walked 50 kilometers to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, alerting authorities.

A meteorite discovered in the Sahara desert, named NWA 12774, may provide the first evidence of a lost solar system world. The meteorite's characteristics observed under cross-polarized light suggest a potential link to a previously unknown planetary body.

Canada and the U.S. have issued travel advisories for Morocco due to security threats including terrorism, kidnapping, and protests. The warnings highlight risks in border areas, major cities like Rabat and Casablanca, and remote regions, urging travelers to exercise high caution.