Port & Security: A senior US military delegation visited Dakhla Port to discuss maritime infrastructure, regional connectivity, economic development and shared security, building on earlier US engagement at El Guerguerat. Peacekeeping Update: MINURSO is changing leadership ahead of the October Security Council review, with a new force commander in Laayoune and shifts in civilian administration and logistics after reported staff and aircraft reductions. Energy & Grid Pressure (Regional): Tunisia’s STEG announced intermittent power cuts on Sept 1 (1pm–6pm) across multiple regions to protect grid stability. Sahara Industry Watch (Mining/Phosphate): An independent review says the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project’s economic case is still incomplete, citing gaps in financial, environmental and fisheries assessments—key for any Western Sahara-linked phosphate ambitions. Fertilizer & Agri-Food Link: Morocco delivered 1,000 tonnes of DAP fertilizer to Mali via AMCI, underscoring fertilizer supply as a practical lever for agriculture and food security. Diplomacy & Investment Signals: Denmark renewed support for Morocco’s “credible” autonomy plan and flagged cooperation areas including water tech, renewable energy, agri-food and infrastructure. Migration & Online Fuel: The Ceuta crisis is again tied to misleading social media claims and recruitment posts that helped drive mass crossings, with major human toll and political fallout.