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Trump claims Morrocan tribute in disputed territory
Published 27 July 2026 ยท world
Synopsis US President Donald Trump claimed Morocco will name a 1,055-km highway in disputed Western Sahara after him, citing his 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty
Synopsis US President Donald Trump claimed Morocco will name a 1,055-km highway in disputed Western Sahara after him, citing his 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory. Morocco has not confirmed the claim. The proposed highway highlights closer US-Morocco ties amid the long-running Western Sahara dispute and the region's growing investment boom.
Published: July 27, 2026 โข 6:17 PM IST ยท Updated: July 27, 2026 โข 7:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis US President Donald Trump claimed Morocco will name a 1,055-km highway in disputed Western Sahara after him, citing his 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.
Morocco has not confirmed the claim.
The proposed highway highlights closer US-Morocco ties amid the long-running Western Sahara dispute and the region's growing investment boom.