EU-Morocco Deal: Brussels is preparing to finalize a strategic partnership with Morocco by year-end, with extra money aimed at border control and migration management after the late-July Ceuta crisis—though the Western Sahara dispute remains unresolved. Ceuta Migration Shock: Spain faced an estimated 70,000+ irregular entries in late July, triggered by viral misinformation about an “open border,” leading to around 100 deaths and thousands of people still in the enclave weeks later. Sahrawi Capacity-Building: Algeria hosted the 14th Summer University for Polisario Front and Sahrawi State executives in Boumerdes, focused on self-determination and independence, with civil society and economic issues on the agenda. Fishing Rights Alarm: AREN says Russian vessels have resumed/expanded fishing near Western Sahara’s coasts without Sahrawi consent, urging respect for permanent sovereignty over resources. Dakhla & Investment Signals: A U.S. embassy delegation visited Dakhla Atlantic Port, highlighting trade and investment potential, alongside U.S. support for green hydrogen/ammonia feasibility work. Morocco’s Media & Connectivity Push: Royal Air Maroc signed with Starlink to equip its fleet with onboard Wi‑Fi, while Morocco entered an accession process toward TV5 Monde governance. Latin America Diplomatic Shift: Colombia’s new government froze ties with the SADR and moved toward Morocco’s position, signaling deeper cooperation on trade, investment, food security and ports.