Sahara Investment & Industry: Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region showcased investment opportunities at the Morocco-France Economic Day in Paris, pitching renewable energy, fisheries and the blue economy, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism, while highlighting faster approvals and support for investors. Diplomatic Push for Morocco’s Plan: France’s newly appointed ambassador to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot, visited Laayoune and reiterated Paris’ backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal, linking it to deeper economic and institutional cooperation. Trade & Agriculture Inputs: The U.S. temporarily suspended anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports, a move aimed at stabilizing American farm supply chains with knock-on geopolitical effects for North Africa. Regional Backing for Territorial Integrity: Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan, pointing to its consulate opening in Dakhla as a sign of partnership. Culture, Tourism & Controversy: A Western Sahara film festival called for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” over claims it normalizes Morocco’s control of the territory—while screen-driven travel trends keep boosting demand for destinations tied to major productions. Institution Building: A NEPAD delegation visited Sahrawi institutions, receiving briefings on education, healthcare services, and the University of Tifariti, alongside transport and energy ministry overviews. Political Spotlight: Ex–South African President Jacob Zuma backed Morocco’s Sahara stance in Ghana, criticizing the ANC’s foreign policy and endorsing the autonomy plan over Polisario’s agenda.