AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAfrican Union Diplomacy: Polisario leader Brahim Ghali joined the 21st AU Extraordinary Summit in Luanda, focused on strengthening conflict prevention and resolution tools, with Ghali accompanied by senior foreign affairs and AU representatives. Mauritania-Sahara Talks: Nouakchott has kept its “positive neutrality” stance despite renewed Polisario contacts, with sources saying Polisario sought a permanent presence or cultural center that was not approved, while discussions also touched on Sahrawi detainees. Western Sahara in Spanish Commerce: Orange said it will withdraw an AP-7 billboard after Polisario protested a map showing Western Sahara as part of Morocco, raising pressure on brands tied to disputed territory. Ceuta Border Shock and Business Fallout: Spain and Morocco remain locked in a migration-and-sovereignty dispute after tens of thousands crossed into Ceuta, with the crisis spilling into politics, media narratives, and cross-border economic ties. Fishing Economy: Laayoune coastal and artisanal fishing landings rose 56% in the first seven months of 2026, with value up 21% to about 1.1bn dirhams, led by a surge in pelagic catches. Trade and Investment Signals: A US agency plans to expand support for Morocco in energy, critical minerals, digital infrastructure and transport, while Spain-Morocco trade was cited at €22.757bn in 2025.
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