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Cocaine Bust at Dakhla: Spain’s Civil Guard boarded the cargo ship “Arconian” off Western Sahara after a high-risk raid, seizing what officials describe as the biggest cocaine haul in history, with agents battling rough seas and failed boarding attempts before finally getting aboard. School Safety Overhaul: Morocco has launched a nationwide audit of school boarding facilities, starting with Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, to improve accommodation and catering. Mine Warning for Travelers: A landmine blast near Assa-Zag Province killed a four-year-old girl and a relative, renewing fears about unexploded devices on remote desert routes. Diplomacy Signals: The U.S. sent senior diplomat Christopher Landau to push Moroccan Sahara talks forward, backing Morocco’s autonomy plan while Algeria supports Polisario. France–Algeria Thaw: France’s ambassador returned to Algiers and a senior envoy attended May 8 commemorations for the 1945 Sétif massacre, as both sides try to restore dialogue. Royal Succession Watch: Morocco’s crown prince, Moulay Hassan, is taking on more top roles as King Mohammed VI recovers.

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