Spanish nationality for Sahrawis: Spain’s Congress approved a bill extending Spanish citizenship to Sahrawis born before Sept. 29, 1977, and to first-degree descendants, with the measure now heading to the Senate under urgency and opening a three-year application window for up to 80,000 people—framed by Madrid as “historical reparation,” but viewed by Rabat as a provocative political move. Water & infrastructure in Laayoune: Morocco’s ONEE is considering a third seawater desalination unit in Laayoune (300 litres/sec), aiming to boost drinking-water capacity and strengthen water security across the southern provinces. Development scrutiny in southern provinces: NGOs at a UN Human Rights Council session urged independent monitoring of development impacts in Laayoune and other areas, arguing for participation and sustainability while calling for closer oversight of who benefits. Heatwave travel warning: Morocco issued orange-level alerts for extreme heat (42–46°C) in parts of the south including Laayoune, Boujdour and Aousserd, with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds possible—important for road trips, hiking and outdoor plans. Diplomatic momentum: Greece and Denmark reiterated support for Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, adding to international backing for UN-led negotiations. Tindouf rights monitoring call: NGOs urged independent human rights oversight in Algeria’s Tindouf camps amid allegations of abuse and child recruitment, stressing aid shouldn’t replace effective complaint mechanisms. Polisario government update: The Polisario’s government held a meeting to review outcomes of its National Secretariat session and summer programmes, including education and “vacations in peace” initiatives.