AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Push in Western Sahara: Morocco is leaning hard on travel to strengthen its grip on the disputed territory, with tourist arrivals to Morocco-administered Western Sahara up more than 50% since 2019 (about 490,297 in 2019 to 743,133 in 2025), helped by new air links to Dakhla and other hubs—though critics warn the marketing risks legitimising occupation. Green Hydrogen Costs: A new techno-economic study flags Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra as Morocco’s cheapest green hydrogen zones, with estimated production costs of about $5.42/kg and $5.57/kg respectively, driven by strong solar and wind potential. Livestock Subsidy Clash: An Eid al-Adha sheep crisis has reignited political fighting in Morocco over livestock import subsidies, market oversight, and state support—amid anger over rising prices and accusations of profiteering. Sahara Security & Regional Tensions: Commentary and reporting this week also point to heightened sensitivity around Western Sahara as Morocco-Algeria rivalry and external influence fears keep escalation risks in focus.
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