Western Sahara - Wikipedia
Western Sahara is located on the north-west coast in West Africa and on the cusp of North Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean to the northwest, Morocco to the north-northeast, Algeria to …
Western Sahara | Facts, History, Dispute, Conflict, Map,
4 days ago · Western Sahara is a territory occupying an extensive desert Atlantic-coastal area of northwest Africa. It became a protectorate of Spain in the 19th century and was later claimed …
What Does the Western Sahara Conflict Mean for Africa?
Dec 18, 2024 · Tensions are again rising over Western Sahara, a long-disputed territory on the northwest coast of Africa that has seen decades of conflict launched by local pro …
Western Sahara: the six-decade struggle to liberate Africa’s last …
Jan 13, 2023 · Western Sahara is the territory in north-west Africa bordered by Morocco in the north, Algeria and Mauritania in the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. A former Spanish …
Western Sahara: Caught between sovereignty and struggle - DW
Nov 6, 2025 · Rich in resources and rife with conflict, Western Sahara remains one of the world’s most disputed territories. As Morocco gains global support, the Sahrawi people's hopes for …
What is Western Sahara? – History and Major Facts
Jul 17, 2023 · Here is everything that you need to know about Western Sahara, a disputed territory in North Africa, claimed by Morocco and the Polisario Front.
Western Sahara - New World Encyclopedia
Western Sahara, located in northwestern Africa, is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world, mainly consisting of desert flatlands.
U.N. Security Council Backs Morocco’s Plan for Western Sahara
Nov 3, 2025 · The United Nations Security Council has adopted a U.S.-backed resolution supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the basis for negotiations on the …
Western Sahara Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Dec 26, 2023 · The Western Sahara is a disputed territory located in North Africa. The area is officially under the control of Morocco but remains de facto independent and its day-to-day life …
The History of Western Sahara: From Nomadic Traditions to Dispute
Mar 4, 2025 · Western Sahara evolved from ancient Berber tribal societies to Spanish colonial rule before becoming a disputed territory in 1975. The conflict began when Spain transferred …