Spanish Nationality Push for Sahrawis: Spain’s Congress approved a bill extending nationality to Sahrawis born before Sept. 29, 1977 (and their first-degree descendants), a move framed as “historical reparation” but read in Rabat as a provocative reopening of a sensitive Western Sahara file—now heading to the Senate under urgency. Water & Infrastructure in Laayoune: Morocco’s ONEE is weighing a third seawater desalination unit in Laayoune (300 litres/sec), boosting drinking-water capacity and supporting growth in the southern provinces—good news for travelers watching service reliability. Development Scrutiny in the South: NGOs at the UN Human Rights Council urged independent monitoring of how development projects in Morocco’s southern provinces affect residents, while also discussing migration and cooperation with Mauritania. Human Rights Monitoring Calls for Tindouf Camps: NGOs urged independent oversight in Algeria’s Tindouf camps, alleging torture, racial discrimination, and child recruitment by Polisario-linked structures. Heatwave Warning for Southern Morocco: Morocco’s meteorology agency issued orange alerts for extreme heat (42–46°C) across parts of the south, with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds possible—plan desert trips with extra flexibility. Diplomatic Momentum for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan: Greece and Denmark reiterated support for Morocco’s autonomy framework under UN-led talks, adding to European backing that shapes the political backdrop for the region. Morocco–Guinea Cooperation Boost: Morocco and Guinea signed 25 agreements spanning tourism, ports, energy, agriculture, and more, signaling more travel and business links.