Public Health Cooperation: The Sahrawi Republic joined an Africa CDC workshop in Nouakchott on North Africa’s public health emergency response, focusing on disease surveillance, lab networks, information sharing, and strengthening national public health institutes. Polisario Political Update: The Polisario Front’s Permanent Bureau, chaired by President Brahim Ghali, reaffirmed the Sahrawi people’s determination to continue the struggle until independence, while also marking condolences for Ambassador El Hiba Abbas and victims of Algeria’s wildfires. Rights Scrutiny in Laayoune: A UN human rights delegation visited Morocco’s Ombudsman office in Laayoune to discuss mediation and redress mechanisms for citizens’ rights. Ceuta Tensions and Spain’s Position: Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez said there is no intelligence basis linking Morocco to the July migrant rush into Ceuta, while investigations continue and he blamed disinformation for inflaming the crisis; the planned visit by Spain’s King Felipe VI to Ceuta and Melilla is also flagged as a potential flashpoint. Sahara Cause in International Culture: A Polisario-linked documentary, “The Legend of the Sahara,” was selected for the Venice Film Festival, with organizers urging the public to break the “wall of silence.” AU Conflict-Prevention Push: President Brahim Ghali wrapped up participation in an AU extraordinary summit in Luanda, calling for activating existing African conflict-resolution mechanisms and strengthening early warning and civilian protection. Regional Engagement: A US military delegation visited Dakhla port, signaling deeper Washington engagement in the Sahara.