AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Security Procurement: DefendTex declined to comment on a reported Drone40 sale under Japan’s JSDF Small Attack UAV Type 1 program; the quadcopter can be launched from a 40mm grenade launcher or manually, supports ISR and strike, and has been used in combat in the Western Sahara (2018), with the firm now manufacturing a newer V.12 variant. Foreign Policy Funding Pressure: South Africa’s foreign policy budget debate highlights a gap between ambition and capacity, citing a R7.23bn budget alongside a 26.3% vacancy rate across 114 missions—an issue that matters for regional diplomacy affecting Western Sahara. Corporate Accountability in Western Sahara: Catalonia for the Freedom of the Sahrawi People Collective and partners launched a campaign against AZURA Group, urging it to respect European court rulings, stop labeling Dakhla as “south of Morocco,” and ensure accurate origin labels for exports. Natural Resources & Trade: Western Sahara Resource Watch reports only three companies imported phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in 2025 (36 vessels, ~2.02m tonnes), the lowest number ever recorded, while volumes rose sharply versus 2024—fueling renewed scrutiny of the phosphate supply chain.
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