Western Sahara Environment & Research: Sahrawi agricultural engineer Taleb Ibrahim warned that climate action in Western Sahara can’t ignore military infrastructure and unsustainable resource extraction, as SONREP and the Sahrawi Observatory unveiled “Plunder Footprint,” a report that tracks the full environmental cost of extraction, transport, processing, storage and export—plus the risks of irreversible damage. Land, Mines & Ecosystems: A related presentation highlighted how Morocco’s military wall fragments valleys and blocks animal movement, while landmines and explosive remnants of war threaten civilians and contaminate ecosystems and livelihoods. MINURSO Leadership in Laayoune: MINURSO’s Laayoune headquarters welcomed new Force Commander Major General Jawwad Ahmed, appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as the mission prepares for the next mandate stretch. Diplomacy Upgrade (Morocco–Israel): Morocco and Israel agreed to elevate liaison offices to full embassies and exchange ambassadors, with direct flights and investment/double-tax deals targeted before year-end—moves framed as part of the Abraham Accords’ ongoing consolidation. Tech/Defense Signals: Saudi Arabia received US approval for a major F-35 sale, underscoring intensifying regional security competition. EU Migration Politics (Ceuta): Commentary on the Ceuta surge argues Europe’s Schengen trust is being “weaponised,” turning a migration episode into a broader political test.