Morocco Government Formation: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister, tasking her with forming a cabinet after PAM’s September 23 election win (97 seats), with coalition talks underway and a focus on credibility, economic pressure and social expectations. Western Sahara Diplomacy at the UN: Chile and Ecuador reaffirmed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in UN debates, adding to a growing list of states backing Rabat’s framework. UK Stance on Trade: Britain rejected a push for sanctions tied to Western Sahara, reiterating engagement through the UN-led process and backing the autonomy approach. Surveillance and Rights: Amnesty published a report alleging Morocco used Pegasus spyware and other tools against civil society over two decades, raising fresh pressure on governance and digital security. Business & Digital Services: Cash Plus and Damanesign launched a partnership to expand access to qualified e-signature certificates via a network of agencies, targeting companies and public institutions as procedures move online. Regional Politics: Algeria’s Tebboune reiterated Algeria’s role in regional peace and stability, while Spain postponed a planned Algeria summit, underlining how North African diplomacy keeps shifting.