Trade & Food Security: The US temporarily suspended anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months, aiming to protect American farm supply while strengthening the US–Morocco–Israel strategic alignment. Investment & Regional Development: Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra promoted investment at a Morocco–France Economic Day in Paris, pitching renewable energy, fisheries, logistics, manufacturing and tourism, and highlighting faster approvals and simpler procedures via its Regional Investment Center. Diplomacy & Economic Ties: France’s newly appointed ambassador to Morocco visited Laayoune, reaffirming Paris support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and promising continued development and investment cooperation in the southern provinces. Sahara Politics & International Support: Former South African President Jacob Zuma backed Morocco’s Sahara stance in Ghana, citing ANC foreign-policy criticism and praising Ghana’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan. Regional Outreach: Sahrawi officials met Botswana and Namibia leaders, pressing for self-determination and reiterating support for their political process. Health & Cost Pressure: Health Canada approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss, signaling cheaper GLP-1 options as patents expire. Migration & Social Tension: South Africa’s political debate around anti-immigrant protests and xenophobia resurfaced alongside World Cup coverage, with calls for unity and “peace, unity, love.”