AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWestern Sahara & Roads: Morocco has named the 1,055-km Tiznit–Dakhla expressway the “Donald J. Trump Highway,” saying it honors Trump’s 2020 recognition of Rabat’s Western Sahara sovereignty; the route runs through Morocco’s claimed territory and links to the Dakhla Atlantic Port. Ceuta Migration Shock: Spain’s North Africa enclave of Ceuta saw a surge of up to ~60,000 people crossing from Morocco in about a day, with dozens reported dead; Spain sent troops and police, while France and Italy tightened border checks and Italy temporarily suspended Schengen rules with Spain. Diplomacy & Blame Game: EU leaders pushed for emergency talks as Spain and Morocco traded competing explanations, including disputes over whether Spanish intelligence warned in advance and whether the Supreme Court ruling helped trigger the rush. Travel Policy Watch: Algeria published a visa-exemption list that includes Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, while most other African travelers still need visas—useful for planning regional trips. Spain–North Africa Context: A look at why Spain still has enclaves in North Africa (Ceuta, Melilla and nearby islets) as the latest crisis renews tensions with Morocco.
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