UN Autonomy Push: UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated that Security Council Resolution 2797 gives renewed momentum to Western Sahara talks, pointing to Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “most feasible” basis while stressing meaningful consultation with Sahrawis. Diplomatic Signals at UN: Chile and Ecuador backed Morocco’s autonomy proposal at the UN Fourth Committee, calling it the only credible route to a lasting settlement, while Vietnam and Cuba repeated support for self-determination and decolonisation. UK Trade Stance: Britain rejected calls to sanction trade linked to Western Sahara, saying it will keep engaging in the UN-led process and leaving business decisions to companies. Morocco Governance: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister after PAM’s election win, setting up coalition talks amid pressure on youth jobs and living costs. Digital Economy & Trade Facilitation: Cash Plus and Damanesign launched a network to expand access to qualified e-signatures, targeting companies and public services and enabling online procedures. Surveillance & Rights Risk: Amnesty alleged Morocco used Pegasus spyware against civil society, raising reputational and compliance concerns for partners and investors. Western Sahara Solidarity Actions: Nigeria’s ASUU pledged to keep advocating a boycott of goods produced from Western Sahara resources without Sahrawi consent. Regional Business Context: Algeria and Spain moved toward deeper economic cooperation as Madrid prepared a forum and a new high-level meeting, after earlier diplomatic strains tied to the Sahara.