Weather & Travel Disruption: Morocco’s meteorology service has issued an orange heat alert for parts of the Sahara and southern provinces, with temperatures reaching 42–46°C in places including Assa-Zag, Tata, Boujdour, Laayoune, Aousserd and Es-Semara, plus thunderstorms, hail and strong gusts expected Sunday afternoon into Tuesday—conditions that could affect road travel and outdoor plans. Western Sahara Legal Status: The European Commission says the EU-Morocco aviation deal does not apply to flights from EU member states to Western Sahara (including Dakhla and El Aaioun), citing EU court case law that treats the territory as legally distinct. MINURSO Update: UN mission MINURSO is changing leadership ahead of an October Security Council review, including a new force commander and shifts in civilian administration in Laayoune. US–Sahara Engagement: A US military delegation visited Dakhla port, focusing on maritime infrastructure, connectivity, economic development and shared security priorities. Ceuta Migration Politics (Spain–Morocco): Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez insists there is no “solid proof” Morocco orchestrated the July Ceuta migrant rush, while Spanish police leadership denies a leaked report blaming Moroccan security forces; the dispute continues to fuel political pressure in Madrid. Safety at Sea: A boat adrift for 26 days off Spain’s Canary Islands was found with at least 80 feared dead, with survivors and bodies reported after the long ordeal.