The Latest Breaking News from Sahara

GMB's Laura Tobin predicts Easter weekend heatwave but warns risk of Saharan dust

Temperatures are set to be 'way above average' this Easter weekend

Liverpool Echo · Apr 11, 2022

Weather girl Laura Tobin says Brits to enjoy 20C Easter weekend - but warns risk of Saharan dust

The 40-year-old said figures are expected to be "way above average", which is "fantastic news" she says for anyone hoping for a summery Easter bank holiday

Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022

Spanish PM Visits Morocco In Show of Reconciliation Between Both Countries

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with Moroccan King Mohamed VI during an Iftar banquet in the royal residence in Rabat on Thursday, signaling the end of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara. Sanchez had arrived earlier in Morocco for a visit to the Kingdom at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

Tesco and Aldi issue warning over washing fruit and vegetables from its stores

Some of its fruit and vegetables have been affected by dust from the Sahara desert

Wales Online · Mar 31, 2022

Spain Voices Support for Morocco’s Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

Spain said that Morocco's Autonomy Plan is the most serious solution to resolve the Western Sahara conflict, affirming the Spanish government's support for Rabat in this regard. Addressing the Spanish Congress of Deputies on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that his country's support for Morocco stems from Spain’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

Blinken, Tebboune Discuss Algeria-Morocco Dispute

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken praised the “solid” Algerian-US relations during his meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday in Algiers. Tebboune received Blinken at the presidential headquarters, accompanied by a diplomatic delegation. Blinken conveyed the US administration's desire to end the tension between Morocco and Algeria over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

Huge Saharan sandstorm sweeps across Spain for the second time

A huge Saharan dust storm has swept across parts of Spain for the second time.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2022

Air pollution in London and southeast hits worst level as public told to reduce physical activity

Britain is still experiencing Saharan dust in its atmosphere, expert says

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

How Saharan dust clouds that turn skies orange also nourish nature

Dust is a precious fertiliser for the Amazon rainforest and feeds Atlantic phytoplankton

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Bizarre weather patterns means motorists are clearing Saharan dust off their vehicles

Despite the relatively good weather there has been a layer of 'dirt' appearing

Belfast Live · Mar 21, 2022