AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSahara Diplomacy Shift: Colombia has reversed course on the Western Sahara dispute, withdrawing recognition of the Polisario-backed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and now recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory, with officials saying the move should unlock stronger political and economic cooperation and even future trade talks. Renewables in the Disputed Territory: Morocco’s monarchy-linked energy firm Nareva says the Aftissat wind complex in occupied Western Sahara has expanded with Aftissat 3 and 4, taking total installed capacity to 550 MW and adding major annual output. Trade & Energy Pressure: Algeria–France goods trade fell about 23% over the year to June 2026 to under €9bn as Algeria tightened import controls via a Forecast Import Program, hitting sectors like food/agriculture and automotive equipment. Ceuta Border Shock With Economic Fallout: The Ceuta migrant surge—tied to Morocco–Spain tensions and debated across Europe—has triggered EU border friction and raised concerns about disruptions to Schengen-linked movement of goods and services. Demography Watch: Morocco’s population is aging fast, with the share aged 60+ rising to 13.8% by 2024 and fertility falling below replacement, reshaping housing, health and labor planning through 2060.
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