Diplomacy & Trade Links: Algeria marked its 64th Independence Day in Dhaka, renewing calls to deepen Algeria–Bangladesh economic ties, with Western Sahara also cited in its foreign-policy message. Resource Politics in Europe: France’s French Communist Party backed the Sahrawi people and the Polisario Front, urging pressure on companies “plundering” Western Sahara’s natural resources. Sahara Mediation & UN Process: A Polisario UN coordinator said recent UN-backed ministerial talks with Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania in Washington and Madrid began a process to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Regional Support for Sahrawi Rights: The Sahrawi foreign minister met Botswana’s president in Gaborone, with Botswana reaffirming support for self-determination and the political process for peace and dignity. Investment Push in Laayoune: Morocco’s Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region promoted investment opportunities in Paris, highlighting renewables, fisheries, logistics and tourism, while streamlining approvals for investors. France’s Engagement in Laayoune: France’s new ambassador visited Laayoune, reiterating Paris’ support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and plans to deepen economic and institutional cooperation. Sahara in Global Business Headlines: A US move temporarily suspending anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer was framed as tied to broader strategic alignment, with knock-on effects for regional trade.