AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeradicalization in Mauritania: State-certified Islamic female spiritual guides (mourchidates) are being deployed in prisons, schools, youth centers, hospitals and mosques to challenge extremist narratives and steer young people toward mainstream faith. Digital economy ties: Oman’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined an official visit to Mauritania to push cooperation in digital transformation and AI, with talks aimed at helping Omani firms expand regionally. Migration policy ripple effects: Italy’s EU plan for “Albania-model” migrant return centers in safe third countries is reported to include Mauritania among potential hosts, as EU interior ministers prepare to discuss the proposal. Culture & identity in the Arab world: A new editorial push argues that literature and theatre remain vital “resistance” to the age of speed, while another feature calls for mindful digital creativity to promote Arab literary and artistic production. Regional context on borders: The week’s coverage also kept spotlighting North Africa–Europe migration flashpoints, including the Ceuta crisis and wider border crackdowns.
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