AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChurch Leadership in the Region: The Vatican appointed Spanish priest Mario León Dorado, formerly apostolic prefect of the Western Sahara, as coadjutor archbishop of Rabat, setting up a succession plan for the Rabat see. Spanish Citizenship Pathway: Spain’s parliament backed a law granting citizenship to tens of thousands of Western Saharans born during Spanish rule (before 29 Sept 1977), with applications possible after Senate approval. Urban Heat Mapping: Satellite observations found Tangier’s city center runs about 4.6°C hotter than surrounding areas for much of the year, with dense development a key driver—study also examined Laayoune among other cities. Renewable Energy Push (and the debate around it): A major EU-backed renewable buildout analysis points to huge solar and wind capacity in the Mediterranean, while Sahrawi voices at UN events argue renewable projects can’t “greenwash” occupation or replace self-determination. Water Security in Laayoune: Morocco is studying a third seawater desalination unit for Laayoune, aiming to raise capacity toward 900 liters per second. Cyber Security Claim: Morocco faced a reported data leak claim by hacker group Jabaroot, alleging exposure of 70,000 names tied to police and intelligence networks.
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