AI & Media Tech: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, bringing built-in AI help for searching and understanding information to more African users. Human Rights & Activism: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to prisons in Western Sahara. Culture & Memory: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, school-led history presentations, and an exhibition of books and artifacts. Arts, Film & Advocacy: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists in occupied territories, spotlighting imprisoned journalists and the pressure on their families. Commemoration & Education: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day activities began alongside the closing of the 2025–2026 academic year, with performances honoring the martyrs’ legacy. Western Sahara Heritage: The Mata International Equestrian Festival returns with a Unity Day theme, celebrating cultural and spiritual development in the Moroccan Sahara. Leadership & History: A translated analytical piece revisits Luali Mustafa Sayed’s ideas on organization, armed struggle, and alliances, tying lessons to today’s Sahrawi struggle. International Pressure: A UN torture findings update says Morocco is violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the Gdeim Izik protests, citing a pattern of abuse and coerced confessions.