World Cup & Hate Speech: An Algerian TV pundit claimed Lionel Messi was “protected by the Jewish lobby,” linking the World Cup refereeing to Algeria’s political stances on Western Sahara and Palestine—sparking a regulator warning that the remarks went beyond sports analysis. FIFA’s Politics in Sport: A separate critique argues FIFA’s “neutral” stance is contradicted by geopolitics shaping travel, representation, and even kit symbols, raising fresh questions about how power decides what’s “allowed” in global tournaments. Sahrawi Cause in Europe: The Polisario Front took part in Germany’s Die Linke 10th Congress, meeting party leadership and international delegations to push solidarity with Sahrawi self-determination. Diplomacy in Switzerland: A Sahrawi parliamentary delegation visited Switzerland to brief officials and media on human rights violations in occupied territories and strengthen parliamentary diplomacy. Human Rights Under Pressure: NOVACT reported alleged Moroccan information blockades, green-energy land grabs, and drone strikes targeting Sahrawi civilians, while Front Line Defenders warned that killings of human rights defenders surged in 2025. Culture & Memory: A travelling Sahrawi tent exhibition, “Jaimitna,” brought melhfas and the jaima tradition to the Oslo Freedom Forum, turning refugee-camp craft into public art and identity. Water as Sovereignty: A regional piece argues the Maghreb must treat water as a strategic asset, not a technical afterthought—an issue that hits livelihoods and stability across the Sahara.