The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report.
Tag: Sahara Desert
Mike Sadler, Intrepid Desert Navigator in World War II, Dies at 103
Like a human GPS, he guided Britain’s first special forces across the vast Sahara for hit-and-run raids on enemy bases in the battle against Rommel’s forces.
Junta Official in Niger Claims Captive President Will Not Be Harmed
In an interview with The New York Times, a civilian leader of the junta sounded a conciliatory tone. He also said Niger would not summon the Kremlin-backed Wagner mercenary group.
Terrorism Threat in West Africa Soars as U.S. Weighs Troop Cuts
The Pentagon and the State Department are sending mixed messages about reducing America’s presence in a region bloodied by terrorist violence.
Sandstorm Wreaks Havoc in Canary Islands
Red sands carried by winds from the Sahara have forced airports to close, leaving thousands stranded.
Desert Empires: Wonders to Behold
Two hundred rare objects at the Metropolitan Museum trace the remarkable history and cultural heritage of kingdoms on the rim of the Sahara.
Why Is Air Pollution So Harmful? DNA May Hold the Answer
It’s not just a modern problem. Airborne toxins are so pernicious that they may have shaped human evolution.
Overlooked No More: Sanmao, ‘Wandering Writer’ Who Found Her Voice in the Desert
Her book, “Stories of the Sahara,” has endured for generations of young Taiwanese and Chinese women yearning for independence from conservative social norms.