AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpanish Citizenship Push for Sahrawis: Spain’s Congress approved a bill granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before Sept. 29, 1977 (and to descendants), with a shorter path to apply—now headed to the Senate—while Morocco warns it could inflame tensions amid the Ceuta migrant fallout. Sahrawi Culture & Solidarity Abroad: The Polisario Front’s representation in Belgium joined Manifiesta Festival in Ostend, calling for self-determination and the release of Sahrawi political prisoners, while a Spanish NGO delegation visited Sahrawi media and the National Museum of Resistance to learn how institutions preserve memory and broadcast the struggle. Algeria–UAE Rift With Saharan Echoes: Algeria severed ties with the UAE and closed its airspace to Emirati aircraft, citing “provocative and hostile actions,” in a rupture analysts link to wider regional power contests stretching from Western Sahara to the Sahel. Education & Language Politics: Algeria is expanding English in schools, starting in primary year three, reducing French’s dominance—sparking renewed debate over colonial legacy. Film Spotlight: Zurich Film Festival’s 22nd edition previewed its Golden Eye competitions, while European Film Festival South Africa highlights European titles screening in Durban.
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