AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFranco-Moroccan Deal: Morocco and France are finalising a new “Friendship Treaty” to replace the 1955 La Celle-Saint-Cloud accord, aiming for a more equal, long-term economic and strategic partnership, with Western Sahara diplomacy framed as part of the new era. Latin America Pivot: Ecuador and Colombia are stepping up trade and security talks with Morocco, using Rabat as a South-South partner to secure alternative markets and UN clout. Arms & Industry: DefendTex declined to comment on its Drone40 sale under Japan’s JSDF program; the UAV is reported to have seen combat use in the Western Sahara and is built for roles from ISR to strike. Corporate Pressure in Dakhla: Catalan and French groups launched a campaign against AZURA Group, demanding accurate origin labelling and respect for European court rulings that treat Western Sahara as legally distinct from Morocco. UN & Autonomy Push: Morocco’s UN ambassador said the Sahara issue is moving beyond “conflict management,” pointing to UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and the autonomy plan as the sole basis for a definitive solution. Solidarity Politics: South Africa’s Left Conference and EFF both reaffirmed support for Sahrawi self-determination and condemned occupation and resource plunder.
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