Ceuta Border Shock & EU Politics: Tens of thousands of people surged from Morocco into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming local services and triggering an EU-wide scramble over border control and solidarity; Ceuta’s president says 3,000–5,000 migrants still remain and residents feel “sad, helpless, anxious,” while debate continues over whether the move was driven by misinformation, smuggling, or deliberate pressure tied to Rabat’s leverage. Western Sahara as a Pressure Lever: Multiple reports frame Morocco’s Western Sahara position as a bargaining chip with the EU—especially Spain—linking the Sahara dispute to migration dynamics and broader geopolitical alignment. Colombia Reverses RASD Ties: Colombia’s new government withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and froze relations, explicitly recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara—an opening that analysts say could translate into trade and investment cooperation. Energy & Industry in Occupied Sahara: Morocco’s Nareva says the Aftissat wind complex in occupied Western Sahara now totals 550 MW after adding Aftissat 3 and 4, with logistics firms reporting final turbine deliveries—another signal of continued infrastructure build-out. US Influence & Morocco’s Strategy: A North Africa expert argues Washington’s support for Morocco’s autonomy push is a key objective, with Morocco using regional developments to keep that backing steady.