AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWestern Sahara on Screen: Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has sparked fresh backlash after reports that parts of the film were shot in occupied Western Sahara, with critics saying it lends legitimacy to Morocco’s control and sidelines Sahrawi consent. Sahrawi Voices: A new “Four Days in Western Sahara” report highlights alleged beatings, torture, and repression of protesters—often led by women—while pointing to a decades-long struggle for self-determination. Mauritania Travel Access: Mauritania’s National Agency for Population and Secure Titles Registry says foreign visitors can apply for entry visas online, with citizens of 11 countries exempt under mutual agreements. Visa-Free Updates: Iran lists Mauritania among African countries eligible for 15-day visa-free tourism entry (non-extendable, one visit every six months). Culture & Music: AFRIMMA returns with 2026 nominees—Davido leads with five nods, followed by Burna Boy, Black Sherif, and Diamond Platnumz. Diplomacy: Vietnam reaffirmed traditional friendship with Mauritania, while Mauritania and Cambodia pledged deeper Francophonie cooperation ahead of Phnom Penh’s summit.
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