Spanish Citizenship Push for Sahrawis: Spain’s parliament has backed a law letting tens of thousands of Western Saharans born during Spanish rule (before Sept. 29, 1977) and their children apply for Spanish nationality, including people without legal residency in Spain; the Senate vote is next and applicants will have three years after publication. Renewables Boom in the Mediterranean: A new analysis estimates 552GW of solar and wind projects across the Mediterranean, tied to about €682bn in investment, with Spain highlighted as a leading mover. Cybersecurity Shock in Morocco: The hacker group Jabaroot claims a leak of 70,000 names tied to Morocco’s police and intelligence networks in Europe, while Morocco denies the breach. Water Tech for Laayoune: Morocco is studying a third seawater desalination unit for Laayoune that could raise capacity from 600 to about 900 liters per second. Climate Justice Debate at UN: Sahrawi and allied voices at the UN Human Rights Council argue renewable energy in occupied Western Sahara can’t be a “just transition” without self-determination. EU Support for Ceuta Tech & Border Control: The European Commission approved €114.7m emergency aid for Ceuta, including surveillance and screening equipment. Morocco–China Grid Build: A royal-linked Moroccan engineering firm is partnering with China XD Electric on high-voltage infrastructure in Boujdour to move wind-generated power into Morocco’s grid.