Surveillance & Rights: Amnesty International says Morocco’s surveillance system goes beyond digital spying into smear campaigns, judicial harassment, arrests, and physical tracking, with Sahrawi activists among the targets; it highlights Pegasus and other tools used by DGST and telecom partners, creating a “chilling effect” for families and networks. Elections & Governance: A policy analysis of Morocco’s post–Sept. 23 election programs finds heavy focus on social and economic promises (housing, healthcare, education) but little on political or constitutional reform, including electoral oversight and power-sharing. Western Sahara Diplomacy: Ecuador reaffirmed support at the UN for Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “only serious, credible and realistic” path, urging good-faith talks without preconditions. Tech for Services (Laayoune): Cash Plus and Damanesign launched a partnership to expand access to qualified e-signature certificates, with onboarding points including Laayoune and secure USB keys for online administrative and business procedures. Education & Engineering (Dakhla): Ibn Zohr University officially launched the National School of Advanced Technologies of Dakhla (ENTA), aiming to train advanced-tech engineers with stronger field training and applied research. Migration Policy Debate: A new policy paper argues Europe–Morocco migration deals stay fragile unless youth prospects, Morocco’s strategic interests, and Europe’s security needs align in one framework.