Film & Culture Boycott: The Western Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara) is calling for a public boycott of Christopher Nolan’s 2026 epic The Odyssey, after the film partially shot in Dakhla, arguing it “normalises” Morocco’s control of the disputed territory and violates Sahrawi rights. Diplomacy & Arts Education: In Laayoune, the French Alliance was inaugurated with French Ambassador Philippe Lalliot, aiming to expand French-language learning and cultural exchange, with Morocco–France cooperation framed through local projects and arts. Regional Politics After Abdelaziz: A new analysis looks at the Polisario’s post-Abdelaziz era, warning against simplified “aggressor vs victim” storytelling and stressing how leadership narratives shape control in Tindouf camps. Sahara in International Headlines: U.S. senior advisor Massad Boulos denied reports he’s being removed over the Moroccan Sahara file, insisting he remains in his post while advancing Trump’s peace initiatives. Law & Identity: Spain’s Congress advanced a bill to grant Spanish nationality to people born in Western Sahara under Spanish administration, with approval expected in July. Arts on the Screen: Óliver Laxe’s Sirāt (set in the Moroccan Sahara) is highlighted for its desert rave premise and surprise narrative turns.