AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism vs control: Morocco is pushing tourists to visit Western Sahara, with Dakhla marketed as a “hidden gem,” but rights groups warn the promotion effectively normalizes an occupation that the UN still treats as a non-self-governing territory. Hydrogen race: A new techno-economic study flags Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra as Morocco’s cheapest green hydrogen zones, with costs far below northern regions—strengthening Rabat’s energy pitch. Diplomacy tightening: Morocco and France say they’re preparing a treaty to deepen ties during King Mohammed VI’s upcoming visit, while France reiterates support for UN-backed autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. Regional pressure: The week also brought fresh international concern over security flare-ups tied to Western Sahara, alongside ongoing calls to stop illegal exploitation of Sahrawi resources. Migration crackdown context: Separately, reports of mass deportations to block Europe-bound routes underline how EU-Morocco cooperation is reshaping the wider Saharan border environment.
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