AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Rules for Travelers: Algeria says seven African countries can enter visa-free in 2026, including Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles, and Tunisia—while most other African nationals still need a visa via an Algerian embassy or consulate. Diplomacy & Western Sahara: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez is set to visit Algeria on 20 July to help mend ties after Madrid’s shift on Western Sahara, a move that angered Algeria and disrupted trade. Film Tourism Backlash in Dakhla: French groups condemn filming for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in occupied Dakhla, saying it risks normalizing Morocco’s presence and marketing the area as a luxury tourism hub. Academic Links in Laayoune: Ibn Zohr University signs new partnerships with Canary Islands universities, expanding Morocco-Spain cooperation into southern provinces, including health and medical humanities. Forensic Capacity Watch: Morocco’s parliament reports only 25 full-time forensic specialists nationwide, with some districts lacking any forensic doctor and fees criticized as too low for the work. Regional Travel Policy: Namibia updates its visa-on-arrival list to 121 countries/territories, with 28 African countries eligible and Nigeria excluded. Western Sahara Politics Abroad: Chile backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan and endorses UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
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