France-Morocco Reset: PM Sébastien Lecornu arrives in Rabat with a dozen ministers for talks with Aziz Akhannouch, aiming to sign new agreements on economy, security, migration and defence, as King Mohammed VI signals a more innovative, strategic partnership with France. Energy Security: Morocco’s electricity links are drawing renewed attention after the 2025 Iberian blackout, with Spain and Portugal studying expanded interconnections. US Drone Training in Tan-Tan: AFRICOM and Morocco sign an MoU to build the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center, including a drone academy and counterterrorism innovation hub by 2030. WAFCON Build-Up: Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens renew their rivalry in a Casablanca friendly ahead of WAFCON in Morocco, while CAF’s webinar spotlights top players. Football Transfers: Manchester City intensify their pursuit of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, reportedly targeting a €100m deal. Politics & Elections: Morocco activates a central election oversight committee ahead of the Sept. 23, 2026 vote, with electronic candidacy filing and regional/provincial monitoring. Human Rights Watch: Sahrawi prisoner Naâma Asfari remains on hunger strike in Kenitra prison, with health concerns raised. Economy & Trade: Morocco expects lower July borrowing needs (MAD 5.5–6bn) and remains Spain’s top fruits-and-veg supplier (€710m in Jan–Apr).