Atlantic-Gulf Diplomacy: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Rabat as tensions in the Middle East threaten trade and energy routes, with both sides pushing coordination to keep maritime corridors stable. France-Morocco Reset: Paris and Rabat marked a new strategic phase with the official arrival of French Ambassador Philippe Lalliot, following a period of strained ties that included visa cuts. Western Sahara Resource Pressure: A new report says only three companies imported phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in 2025—the lowest on record—while exports still reached about 2.02 million tonnes, underscoring ongoing economic stakes. Corporate Compliance in Dakhla: Catalan and French groups launched a campaign against AZURA Group, urging it to follow European court rulings, stop calling Dakhla “in Morocco,” and ensure accurate origin labels for exports. UN Peacekeeping Spotlight: UN chief António Guterres will posthumously honour six Bangladeshi peacekeepers with the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal on June 5, with Western Sahara listed among missions receiving Bangladeshi personnel. Political Messaging at the UN: Morocco’s UN envoy Omar Hilal said keeping the Sahara issue on the UN agenda is “obsolete,” pointing to Security Council Resolution 2797 and the autonomy framework. Africa Day Solidarity: South Africa’s EFF renewed support for Sahrawi self-determination, calling Western Sahara “the last colony in Africa.”