AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism as leverage in Western Sahara: Morocco is pushing Dakhla as an “adventure destination” and says arrivals to Morocco-administered Western Sahara rose over 50% since 2019 (about 490,297 in 2019 to 743,133 in 2025), with new air links from Madrid, Paris and the Canaries helping drive growth—while critics warn branding the territory as Moroccan raises international-law concerns. Green hydrogen cost race: A techno-economic study finds Morocco’s southern regions lead on production economics, with Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab at about $5.42/kg and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra at $5.57/kg, strengthening the case for investment in solar-wind hydrogen projects. Diplomacy tied to industry and security: Morocco-France ties are set to deepen via a treaty ahead of King Mohammed VI’s France visit, with both sides citing defence industry and security cooperation; France also reiterates support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. Resource rights pressure: The Sahrawi National Human Rights Committee urged the African Commission to condemn “illegal exploitation” of Sahrawi resources in Western Sahara, linking extractive activity to environmental harm and rights violations. Africa Day messaging: Rabat used Africa Day to frame Western Sahara within broader claims of African legitimacy and economic sovereignty.
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