Trump Says 660-Mile Highway in Disputed Sahara to Bear His Name

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Or sign-in if you have an account.5}xt[anw8u4aq14m6fckb[rd_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg RSS(Bloomberg) — US President Donald Trump said Morocco is naming a 1,055-kilometer (660 mile) highway in the Western Sahara after him, seemingly reflecting his landmark recognition of the kingdom’s rule of the disputed territory in 2020 that helped spur an investment boom.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountA video posted by Trump on Truth Social on Sunday showed sweeping desert landscapes and parts of the roughly $1 billion thoroughfare linking the cities of Dakhla and Tiznit, crossing an area Morocco considers part of its southern provinces.The clip described the “President Donald J. Trump Highway” as one of Africa’s longest roads, stretching across 7% of the continent’s Atlantic coastline. It will form part of a wider network linking West Africa through Morocco to the southern shores of the Mediterranean.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Thank you to Highly Respected Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco — Such a Great Honor!” Trump wrote in his post. “I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon!”Morocco hasn’t officially confirmed the naming, and a government spokesman didn’t respond to a request for comment. The move would further cement the US leader’s close connections with a country that’s long been one of Washington’s top allies in North Africa.The Western Sahara, a resource-rich area roughly the size of the UK, has been disputed between Morocco and an Algeria-backed armed independence movement since colonial ruler Spain withdrew in 1975. It’s largely controlled by Morocco, whose claim won Trump’s endorsement as part of a deal that saw the kingdom re-establish ties with Israel.France and Spain later followed suit, accelerating a development boom that includes a $1.3 billion deep-sea port, tourist resorts and green-energy facilities. Hollywood movie director Christopher Nolan filmed parts of The Odyssey around Dakhla last year, earning the ire of the Polisario Front, an armed group that claims to represent the indigenous Sahrawi people and seeks a referendum on independence.“Under the visionary leadership of his majesty King Mohammed VI and thanks to the historic courage of President Donald J. Trump, the Moroccan Sahara has entered a new era in the pursuit of peace, dialogue and prosperity,” says the video, which also included archive footage of the two meeting.Sign up here for the daily Next Africa newsletter and subscribe to the Next Africa podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.