AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Drug Interdiction: Spain’s Civil Guard boarded the cargo ship Arconian off Dakhla in Western Sahara on May 1, seizing about 30 tons of cocaine in one of Europe’s biggest busts, with the operation coordinated with US and Dutch partners. Sahara Diplomacy: The US is urging Algeria to push for a final Western Sahara settlement, while Washington’s UN messaging also signals less patience for “ambiguity” after Polisario attacks in Smara. UN Pressure on US Lawmaking: UN human-rights experts warn US lawmakers not to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist group, saying it could restrict humanitarian work and violate international law. Regional Politics: Polisario leader Brahim Ghali arrived in Kampala for President Museveni’s inauguration, underscoring how the Western Sahara cause keeps moving through African capitals. Morocco Transition: Morocco’s crown prince is taking on more public and institutional duties as King Mohammed VI’s health issues persist.
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