US President Donald Trump has claimed that Morocco will name a major highway in the disputed Western Sahara after him, a move that appears to recognise his 2020 decision to back Rabat's sovereignty over the territory — a policy shift that reshaped regional diplomacy and triggered a wave of investment in the area.
Trump made the announcement on Sunday through a video shared on his Truth Social platform. The footage showcased the vast desert landscape and sections of the 1,055-kilometre highway connecting the southern cities of Tiznit and Dakhla. The road, estimated to cost around $1 billion, runs through territory that Morocco considers part of its southern provinces.
