Ceuta Crisis: Spain says about 70,000 of roughly 72,000 migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco have returned, but around 2,000 remain as reception centres struggle—while officials investigate whether criminals or suspected jihadists exploited the chaos. Human Toll: The death toll linked to the surge has climbed to at least 88 on Spain’s side, with Morocco reporting far lower figures, as searches and identification continue. Border Security & EU Response: The EU offered emergency help to reinforce Ceuta’s external border, and Spain is reportedly moving to reverse a legal loophole tied to deportations after sea arrivals. Online Misinformation Claims: Morocco’s interior ministry says the crossings were driven by misleading digital posts, human trafficking networks, and misread legal information. Travel Policy Watch (Algeria Link): Algeria published a visa-exemption list for a small set of countries (including Morocco and Tunisia), while the US made its $20,000 visa bond programme permanent for B1/B2 and B2 tourist applicants from dozens of countries. Regional Context: Separately, Morocco named the Tiznit–Dakhla expressway the “Donald J. Trump Highway,” underscoring how infrastructure and diplomacy are being used to shape regional ties.