AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHajj Diplomacy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the annual Hajj reception in Mina, welcoming leaders including Mauritania’s Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay, as Eid al-Adha celebrations continue. Mauritania in the spotlight: The same guest list underscores Nouakchott’s high-level ties with Riyadh during the pilgrimage season. Western Sahara Talks: Algeria reaffirmed its principles for a “just and lasting” Western Sahara settlement at the UN C-24 seminar in Managua, while Morocco’s UN envoy Omar Hilale argued the issue should not remain on the UN agenda and pointed to UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s autonomy plan. Saharan dust warning: Meteorologists say Saharan dust is returning and could reach the Caribbean and possibly the United States, with Mauritania, Senegal and Mali named among key source areas. Regional education links: Mauritania’s University of Tifariti took part in the second Bridge to Africa program at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, promoting academic cooperation between Africa and Europe. Security and migration: Reports also highlight detention and deportation practices involving African asylum seekers, raising concerns about rights and due process.
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