Green Hydrogen Economics: A new study flags Morocco’s Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra as the cheapest spots for solar-and-wind green hydrogen, with costs around $5.42–$5.57 per kg—lower than northern regions—strengthening the case for scaling renewables-linked industry in the territory. Phosphate Trade Pressure: Western Sahara Resource Watch reports only three companies imported phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in 2025, the lowest on record, while exports rose to about 2.02 million tonnes—highlighting how the phosphate supply chain keeps expanding despite scrutiny. Tourism as Control Strategy: Morocco’s tourism push is accelerating in Western Sahara, with arrivals up more than 50% since 2019 and new air links feeding Dakhla’s branding—raising concerns that travel marketing is being used to normalize occupation. UN Diplomacy on the Sahara: Morocco’s UN ambassador says the “conflict management” phase is over and calls the UN agenda “obsolete,” urging a definitive autonomy-based solution under Moroccan sovereignty. Academic Links: Tifariti University joined the second Bridge to Africa program in Las Palmas, reinforcing university-to-university cooperation around research, environment, and sustainable development. Livestock Subsidy Dispute (Morocco): A renewed political fight over Eid al-Adha sheep prices and livestock import subsidies is reigniting debate on market oversight and state support.