{
  "id": 35368,
  "title": "Morocco names major expressway after Donald Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/morocco-names-major-expressway-after-donald-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T06:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/morocco-names-major-expressway-after-donald-trump/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On July 2, 2026, Morocco officially named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the \"Donald J. Trump Highway,\" honoring the close relationship between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump. The 1,055-kilometre highway, linking northern and southern Morocco, stands as a strategic corridor between Europe and Africa. King Mohammed VI mentioned this decision in a letter to President Trump in July 2026, praising the dynamic and productive relations between Morocco and the United States during Trump's two presidential terms. The King highlighted the United States' 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, deeming it a historic decision that has strengthened bilateral ties. President Trump acknowledged the honor on his Truth Social platform, expressing gratitude and a hope to travel the highway in the future. The expressway, constructed under King Mohammed VI's development model for Morocco's southern provinces, was designed to enhance territorial connectivity, improve road safety, and reduce travel times. It is expected to facilitate economic integration across West Africa and strengthen Morocco's position as a logistics gateway between Europe and Africa.",
  "summary": "Morocco has officially named its Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the \"Donald J. Trump Highway\", in recognition of the strong relationship between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump. The 1,055-kilometre highway, which links northern and southern Morocco, was constructed under the development model for Morocco's southern provinces and is expected to enhance territorial connectivity, improve road safety, and facilitate economic integration. King Mohammed VI informed President Trump of the decision in a letter dated July 2, 2026, and the highway is a testament to the longstanding strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States.",
  "key_points": [
    "Morocco names Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway \"Donald J. Trump Highway\" on July 2, 2026.",
    "Expressway links northern and southern Morocco, 1,055 kilometers long.",
    "King Mohammed VI praises US-Morocco relations in 2020 recognition letter."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-reaffirms-us-backing-for-moroccos-sovereignty-over-western",
        "published": "2026-08-02T07:15:00.000Z"
      },
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        "published": "2026-08-02T09:50:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}