SADR Diplomacy: The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic urged Nigeria and the African Union to step up on Western Sahara self-determination, as SADR officials met Nigerian counterparts in Abuja and reiterated Nigeria’s long-standing support for the Sahrawi cause. Legal Strategy: Sahrawi groups plan an international conference in Chahid El Hafed on permanent sovereignty over natural resources, focusing on legal avenues and how to challenge exploitation by states and foreign companies. Human Rights Pressure: Rights lawyers and the SADR called for urgent global action over Sahrawi political prisoner Naama Asfari, warning his health is critical after more than a month on hunger strike in Kenitra Prison. Energy & Trade: West African leaders signed off on the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline framework, a roughly $25bn, 6,900km project aimed at moving up to 30 bcm of gas annually across 13 countries—an economic bet with major regional implications. Spain–Algeria Reset: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez visited Algiers to normalize ties after the Western Sahara dispute, with energy cooperation and investment on the agenda, while Spain signaled it will not change its stance. Citizenship Move: Spain’s justice committee approved a bill granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born during Spanish colonial rule and descendants, with further votes still required. Film, Tourism & Ethics: The blockbuster “The Odyssey” reignited debate after reports it filmed near Dakhla in occupied Western Sahara, raising questions about ethical standards and the use of cinema to boost tourism.