Sahara Desert
Coverage of Sahara Desert in the Nexus archive.
- Saharan dust to bring hazy skies and reduced air quality to the Gulf Coast
Saharan dust has caused hazy skies and reduced air quality in Louisiana, with another dust plume expected to arrive in the Gulf Coast region this weekend and early next week. The dust originates from the Sahara Desert in Africa.
- Niger: Dozens Dead of Thirst After Truck Breaks Down in Niger Desert
Forty-nine people died of dehydration in a remote part of the Sahara desert in north-west Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a remote area, leading to severe dehydration due to lack of access to water.
- Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara desert after a lorry broke down. Only two survivors trekking over 50km alerted authorities.
- Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger. The incident left passengers stranded in the desert.
- Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, stranding passengers returning from a religious festival in Mali. Two survivors reached a water source and alerted authorities, but the cause of the breakdown remains unclear.
- Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and stranded them in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger. The victims, returning from a religious festival in Mali, were near the borders of Mali and Algeria when the vehicle failed. Two survivors reached a water source and alerted authorities.
- Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara desert after a lorry broke down. Only two survivors trekked over 50km to alert authorities.
- 49 people die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara desert while returning from Muslim festival
49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara desert while returning from a Muslim festival. The incident occurred during their journey back from the religious event.
- Nearly 50 die of thirst in Niger after truck breaks down in remote Sahara desert
Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger after a truck broke down in the Sahara desert, leaving passengers stranded without water. Two survivors walked 50 kilometers to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, alerting authorities.
- Meteorite found in Sahara desert may be 1st evidence of lost solar system world
A meteorite discovered in the Sahara desert, named NWA 12774, may provide the first evidence of a lost solar system world. The meteorite's characteristics observed under cross-polarized light suggest a potential link to a previously unknown planetary body.
- Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount
Canada and the U.S. have issued travel advisories for Morocco due to security threats including terrorism, kidnapping, and protests. The warnings highlight risks in border areas, major cities like Rabat and Casablanca, and remote regions, urging travelers to exercise high caution.