UN Blacklist Update: OHCHR added 65 firms to its database of business enterprises tied to “human rights concerns” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, again criticized for opaque methods and lack of public proof. UNGA Diplomacy & Trade: Algeria’s Ahmed Attaf met Russia’s Sergey Lavrov and the US adviser Massad Boulos, with Western Sahara consultations on the agenda alongside energy and trade talks. Sahara Sovereignty Push (Latin America): Peru backed Morocco’s sovereignty and will open a consulate in Dakhla with an economic/commercial role, while Bolivia pledged a Rabat diplomatic mission and a Dakhla trade office, citing Morocco’s autonomy plan. UN Security Council Momentum: Jamaica welcomed UNSC Resolution 2797, aligning with Morocco’s autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. Water & Infrastructure in Laayoune: ONEE is studying a third desalination unit at Laayoune to raise output by about 50% to meet rising demand from port, phosphate and energy activity. Politics With Economic Fallout: Morocco’s PAM won 97 seats in legislative elections as turnout fell to about 38%, with southern provinces still voting strongly—setting the stage for coalition talks that could shape business conditions in the Sahara. Tindouf Aid Scrutiny: New reports allege diversion and fraud risks around humanitarian funds and camp-linked contractors, renewing pressure on transparency. Ceuta Spillover: US lawmakers introduced a bill to blacklist Polisario as a terrorist group amid heightened US-Israel-Morocco ties linked to the Ceuta crisis.