AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoHighway & Connectivity: US President Donald Trump says Morocco will name the Tiznit–Dakhla expressway after him, calling it a “great honour,” with the route running about 1,000 km along the Atlantic and passing through Laayoune and Boujdour in Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara. Tourism Under Fire: A Spanish anti-colonial activist says Morocco uses tourism to “plunder” Sahrawi resources and legitimize occupation, arguing Spanish visitors and participation help the colonial project. Film Location Fallout: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has reignited debate over filming near Dakhla, with critics saying it normalizes Morocco’s administration of a UN-listed non-self-governing territory, while supporters point to tourism boosts and new access routes. Solidarity Travel for Kids: Spain’s Canary Islands and Catalonia hosted official receptions for Sahrawi children in the “Holidays in Peace” program, with local officials and host families welcoming the youngsters. Aviation Safety: A reported laser incident aimed at a flight cockpit during landing from Laayoune to Casablanca has prompted calls for an investigation and stronger monitoring.
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