AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFranco-Algerian judicial thaw: France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has arrived in Algiers to restart judicial and security cooperation after months of strain tied to Western Sahara and major legal cases, with talks focused on extradition, organized crime probes, and stopping alleged Marseille “DZ Mafia” figures from finding refuge in Algeria. Press-freedom flashpoint: The detained French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes is expected to be central; campaigners say he dropped his appeal earlier this month and he reportedly received his first diplomatic visit since detention. Sahrawi tourism push: The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is taking part in Algeria’s 25th International Tourism and Travel Fair in Algiers, highlighting Sahrawi culture and handicrafts despite exile and occupation. Morocco’s regional pitch: A Stimson Center report frames Morocco as a rising strategic middle power linking Europe and Africa through industry, green energy, and diplomacy. Travel culture, politics in the background: Coverage also notes the 2026 World Cup’s global draw as US travel sentiment remains tense.
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