AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFranco-Algerian judicial reset: France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is expected in Algiers to revive judicial cooperation after nearly two years of strain, with talks likely to cover extradition, sharing court information, and cases tied to drug trafficking and terrorism—most notably the detention and conviction of French journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria. Western Sahara ripple effects: The diplomatic thaw comes as the region stays in the spotlight, including Spain’s role in the MV Arconian cocaine interception off Western Sahara, a case now feeding wider political pressure. Security and borders: Morocco continues tightening oversight and safety—starting a nationwide audit of school boarding facilities, while a landmine blast near Assa-Zag killed a child and a relative, underscoring the danger on remote routes. Regional diplomacy: Separately, the U.S. is pushing renewed talks on the Moroccan Sahara, sending senior diplomat Christopher Landau to Algeria and Morocco with a focus on security and economic cooperation.
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