EU-Western Sahara Standoff: Brussels rejected calls for an independent Sahara probe and instead backed the UN-led process, keeping focus on negotiations rather than escalation. Ceuta Migration Shock: Spain’s Ceuta crisis followed viral misinformation about “open borders” after a Supreme Court ruling was distorted; around 70,000–80,000 crossed and about 100+ died, with the episode now shaping EU politics and border policy. EU-Morocco Migration Deal: After the Ceuta crisis, the EU is preparing to boost funding for Morocco’s border control and migration management, with Western Sahara still unresolved in the background. Western Sahara Resources Under Fire: AREN condemned renewed Russian fishing activity near Dakhla as exploitation without Sahrawi consent, calling for respect for self-determination and permanent sovereignty. Sahrawi Capacity-Building: Algeria hosted the 14th Summer University for Polisario and Sahrawi State executives in Boumerdes, with partners stressing training as an investment in future institutions. Trade & Infrastructure Push: The US Embassy highlighted Dakhla Atlantic Port as a trade and investment gateway, including support for green hydrogen/ammonia plans in Laayoune. Morocco Aviation Upgrade: Royal Air Maroc signed with Starlink to equip its fleet with onboard Wi‑Fi, rolling out through 2027. Regional Business Signals: Morocco’s parliament speaker visited Finland to deepen cooperation on trade, energy, agriculture, and migration, while also reiterating Rabat’s Western Sahara position.