Water Infrastructure in Laayoune: Morocco’s ONEE is studying a third unit for Laayoune’s seawater desalination plant, potentially boosting capacity by about 50% to around 900 liters per second, with new pipelines, pumping, storage and monitoring to serve Laayoune and nearby areas as demand rises. Western Sahara Wall & Ecology: A new look at the 2,700km Berm highlights how the militarized barrier and its mine belt shape both politics and biodiversity restoration prospects, with researchers examining ecological risks and the long-term impacts of the wall. Local University Cooperation: The Autonomous University of Madrid marked 20 years of solidarity with Western Sahara, featuring humanitarian, education, health and cultural projects and a cooperation agreement involving the University of Tifariti. UN & Diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, the UAE urged diplomacy and mediation to end the Gaza war and improve maritime security, while Namibia’s UN chief candidate pushed for a woman Secretary-General and stronger multilateral action. Morocco–Israel Tech/Defense Ties: Israel and Morocco announced full embassy upgrades and deeper cooperation, while reports say Israeli defense firms are set to showcase drones, air-defense and satellite tech at Morocco’s Marrakech Airshow. Spain Housing Protests (Sahrawi link): Spain’s eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid resident sparked nationwide protests over rent hikes, with a Sahrawi Spanish MP linking the debate to broader rights and Western Sahara issues.