AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWestern Sahara & Opposition Politics: A Mauritanian opposition figure warned that the opposition is not a single bloc on the Moroccan Sahara issue, after a Polisario delegation met one opposition leader—arguing it’s misleading to treat the meeting as a unified stance. Security Cooperation: Morocco and Mauritania reviewed interior-to-interior cooperation in Rabat, focusing on security, migration, and coordination mechanisms. Tourism, Visas & Mobility: Mauritania opened an online visa application pathway via its population and secure titles registry, while also confirming visa exemptions for citizens of 11 countries. U.S. Policy Pressure: A U.S. bill proposed by Rep. Nancy Mace would restrict entry to the U.S. for nationals of many countries including Mauritania, echoing broader Trump-era travel ban moves. Energy & Investment: Mauritania and the U.S. signed a framework agreement on critical minerals cooperation, and the IFC pledged up to $15m to expand Mauritania’s Sheraton Nouakchott business tourism capacity. Oil & Offshore: Murphy Oil and Chariot applied for offshore exploration acreage in Mauritania, following recent exits by other firms.
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