AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFranco-Algerian judicial thaw: France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has arrived in Algiers to restart judicial and security cooperation, with talks focused on extradition, organized crime cases, and security coordination after months of strain tied to Western Sahara and other disputes. Press-freedom flashpoint: A major item is the case of detained French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, sentenced in Algeria in 2024 over “glorifying terrorism,” who has reportedly received his first diplomatic visit since detention as he seeks a presidential pardon. Transnational crime focus: Paris also pressed Algeria on alleged refuge for figures linked to the Marseille-based “DZ Mafia,” amid a major Marseille trial and multiple mutual legal assistance requests. Sahrawi tourism diplomacy: The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is taking part in Algeria’s 25th International Tourism and Travel Fair, using the platform to highlight Sahrawi culture and identity under occupation. Morocco’s rising profile: A US Stimson Center report frames Morocco as a growing regional bridge between Europe and Africa, driven by industrial exports, green energy, and diplomacy.
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