AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpain–Algeria Rapprochement: Pedro Sánchez’s Algiers visit marks a diplomatic reset after years of Western Sahara-linked strain, with both sides agreeing to boost Spanish imports of Algerian natural gas by 10% and signaling a Madrid summit in October to deepen energy, trade, investment and other cooperation. Sahrawi Prisoner Health Crisis: Sahrawi civilian prisoner Naâma Asfari’s hunger strike in Kenitra is escalating into a life-threatening emergency, with Polisario-linked calls for urgent ICRC and UN action and growing political pressure across Europe. European Solidarity Actions: Catalonia and Barcelona held rallies demanding Asfari’s release and respect for Sahrawi self-determination, while Ivry-sur-Seine reaffirmed municipal solidarity with Sahrawi children through its annual hosting programme. Western Sahara on the Film Front: The controversy over Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” filming in occupied Dakhla continues to draw legal and political backlash, with Sahrawi groups warning it risks normalizing Morocco’s occupation and violating international law. Aviation Safety in Laayoune: A laser beam reportedly aimed at the cockpit during a Laayoune–Casablanca flight has triggered calls for an investigation into flight safety and accountability. Energy Geopolitics Beyond the Region: ECOWAS endorsed the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a major cross-Atlantic project expected to start construction in 2028 and reshape regional energy leverage.
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