AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWestern Sahara Dispute in the Spotlight: POLISARIO’s representative in Spain, Abdulah Arabi, condemned Orange’s billboard on the AP-7 motorway for depicting Western Sahara as part of Morocco, calling it a breach of international law and pointing to EU court rulings that annulled trade deals as they applied to the territory. Atlantic Development & Ports: A new perspective argues Western Sahara should be seen beyond politics, highlighting Dakhla and Laayoune as growth poles, with the Dakhla Atlantic Port positioned as a logistics hub tied to fisheries, tourism, renewable energy and desalination. EU–Morocco Trade Ties: EFE data puts Spain–Morocco trade at about €22.757bn in 2025, underscoring how commerce, logistics, migration and security link the two countries—amid renewed debate after the Ceuta crossings. Ceuta/Migration Spillover: Coverage of the July 30 influx into Ceuta and Melilla frames it as a border and territorial flashpoint, with Spain facing renewed pressure over how it handles migration, security and the wider Sahara question. Energy Reliability Watch: Tunisia’s STEG warned of rolling power cuts in multiple regions late August 24, a reminder of how grid balance and production shortfalls can quickly hit daily life.
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