AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMauritania Human Rights: A Mauritanian court sentenced anti-slavery activists to prison, triggering fresh criticism from human rights groups over limits on activism and freedom of expression. Digital Infrastructure: The EllaLink subsea cable has landed in Nouadhibou, giving Mauritania a second international internet route to strengthen resilience and reduce the risk of widespread outages. Sports Governance: In FIFA’s leadership crisis, six Arab football federations—including Morocco, Qatar and Mauritania—publicly reaffirmed “full support” for Gianni Infantino, while Qatar also challenged the AFC over an open letter that questioned his leadership. Migration Watch: Moroccan police blocked hundreds of migrants trying to cross into Spain’s Ceuta, using tear gas as border defenses were tested again. Culture & Economy: The 5th Mauritanian International Date Festival opened in Atar, with 245 exhibitors from seven countries and 165 entries in the national date competition. Regional Memory: Morocco marked the 47th anniversary of the recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab, a commemoration tied to the Western Sahara timeline and Mauritania’s earlier withdrawal.
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