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Western Sahara is a disputed territory, listed by the United Nations as non-self-governing. Morocco largely controls the area, but for decades has been battling the pro-independence Polisario Front armed group, which is supported by Algeria. Recently there has been a diplomatic shift, with some nations such as the US and France choosing to back Rabat’s plan that would grant large autonomy to Western Sahara while remaining under Moroccan sovereignty. The region is also rapidly changing, with huge investments in new infrastructure – particularly in the small city of Dakhla. FRANCE 24’s Achraf Abid and Clovis Casali report.
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Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead
In tonight's edition, at least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in the East of the...
