Sahrawi Cause in Focus: A Western Sahara conference in Brisbane, Australia, titled “Africa’s Last Colony,” spotlighted Polisario’s push for decolonization and highlighted claims of repression and resource plundering in occupied territories. US–UN Diplomacy: US adviser Massad Boulos reaffirmed Washington’s support for a “lasting and mutually acceptable” Western Sahara resolution aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2797, citing coordination with UN official Rosemary DiCarlo. Investment Land Push in Laayoune: Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra received 79% of Morocco’s state land allocated for investment projects in the first half of 2025, with renewable energy cited as a key driver of land-use patterns. Right to Development in Geneva: Morocco’s National Human Rights Council urged a cross-cutting approach to the right to development, including measurable human-rights indicators. Natural Resources at the UN: Western Sahara Resource Watch urged the UN to fold natural resources into the political process, proposing a trust or escrow mechanism for revenues pending a settlement. Spain Citizenship Bill Sparks Tension: Spain’s Congress approved a pathway to Spanish nationality for Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 1977, with Morocco warning it could inflame bilateral disputes. Ceuta Fallout: Morocco rejected claims of involvement in the July migrant surge into Ceuta, saying there is no evidence and urging Spain to return those illegally present. Tindouf Funding Debate: Morocco urged UNHCR to prioritize long-term solutions in the Tindouf camps rather than continued “maintenance” spending.