During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on countering terrorism in North Africa, Republican Senator Ted Cruz pressed officials to clarify whether U.S. references to terrorist threats in the Sahel were aimed at the Polisario Front. The responses, however, were described by as «evasive» in an otherwise heated session.
In a high-profile legal battle, the family of Abdelhakim Sefrioui, sentenced to 15 years for his alleged role in the murder of French teacher Samuel Paty, is appealing for a judicial review, citing a miscarriage of justice. As the new trial approaches in January 2026, prominent figures like Abdelilah Benkirane rally in support, questioning the fairness of the conviction amid claims of religious discrimination.