Urban Climate Mapping: A peer-reviewed study using Landsat and other satellite sources finds Tangier’s city center runs up to 4.6°C hotter than nearby areas, while some months show “heat sink” behavior—researchers also modeled Laayoune, showing Western Sahara’s climate is not just a backdrop but a measurable tech-and-data challenge. Education & Language Policy: Algeria is expanding English in schools, starting in primary year 3, arguing it’s the language of science and technology—an education shift with big long-term research implications. Sahrawi Media & Tech Capacity: A Spanish NGO delegation visited Sahrawi institutions, touring the National Museum of Resistance and National Television, highlighting preservation work and “scientific and technological progress” in local media. Renewables vs Occupation: At UN Human Rights Council events in Geneva, Sahrawi officials and experts argue renewable projects can’t “greenwash” occupation or bypass self-determination—wind and solar must be tied to legal status and rights. Cyber & Security: Morocco faces a claimed breach after hacker group Jabaroot posted a 70,000-name leak tied to police and intelligence networks, with Morocco disputing the origin. Citizenship Pathway: Spain’s parliament backed a law granting citizenship to Western Saharans born during Spanish rule, with Senate approval next—potentially affecting tens of thousands. Energy Infrastructure in Occupied Territory: A Morocco-linked contractor is partnering with China XD Electric on high-voltage equipment for Boujdour, as transmission capacity expands to move wind power into Morocco’s grid.