US–Algeria Business Forum: Algiers is betting on a smoother U.S. relationship after years of shifting cooperation, with Washington still viewing Algeria as a key Sahel partner. Human Rights & Governance: A UN human rights delegation visited Morocco’s Ombudsman office in Laayoune to review mediation and complaint-handling mechanisms, as rights protection and public service quality stay under scrutiny. Sahara Trade & Tariffs: Germany backed the EU–Morocco trade framework that preserves tariff preferences for products from Morocco’s Western Sahara regions, saying it registered no reservations and that the deal meets EU court conditions. Ceuta Migration Pressure: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejected claims of Moroccan involvement in the Ceuta migrant surge, while thousands remain in the enclave and the crisis keeps straining Spain–Morocco ties tied to Western Sahara politics. US–Sahara Security & Ports: A senior U.S. military delegation visited Dakhla port to discuss maritime infrastructure, connectivity and shared security priorities, signaling deeper on-the-ground engagement in the southern provinces. AU Conflict Prevention: Polisario leader Brahim Ghali wrapped up participation in an AU extraordinary summit in Luanda focused on strengthening conflict prevention tools and resources. Energy Reliability: Tunisia’s STEG announced scheduled power cuts across multiple regions, aiming to protect grid stability and balance demand and supply.