Drug Interdiction: Spain destroyed over 30 tonnes of cocaine seized off the coast of Western Sahara, with 30,215.84 kg incinerated in a high-security operation after the Arconian interception and transport to Las Palmas. Human Rights Under Pressure: UN Human Rights Council side events heard that nearly 170 violations were documented in occupied Western Sahara in 2025, with researchers warning the real toll is higher due to bans on independent monitoring. Media Blockade & Drone Strikes: NOVACT and Sahrawi representatives denounced Morocco’s information blockade, alleged land grabs tied to “green” energy, and deadly drone strikes, including claims that hundreds of international observers have been expelled since 2014. AfCFTA Integration: The Sahrawi Republic’s National Council reviewed its experience joining the African Continental Free Trade Area, highlighting ratification in 2019 and a profile document aimed at boosting trade and investment visibility. Local Food Production: A fish farming project in Sahrawi refugee camps near Tindouf is supplying fresh tilapia to thousands, cutting reliance on long-distance seafood purchases. Land for Investment: Morocco’s state land agency approved 308 projects on about 32,000 hectares in 2025, with major allocations in southern regions including Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab. Regional Diplomacy & Trade Claims: An Italian parliamentary delegation reiterated support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, pointing to infrastructure and “development momentum” in the southern provinces.