Battery Supply Boom: Chinese electrolyte maker Tinci Materials signed a supplemental deal with Cornex New Energy to nearly double long-term orders to 1.01 million tons through 2030, adding a new Hubei plant—another sign of accelerating demand from EV and energy storage. Morocco Higher Ed Reform: Morocco’s Official Gazette makes it mandatory for universities teaching in foreign languages to add at least one Arabic-taught module in science, engineering and medicine programs, pushing Arabic deeper into technical education. Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience: A NETSCOUT report flags rising DDoS threats targeting Morocco’s critical digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for stronger protection. Health & Lab Capacity in Africa Lion 26: U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT supported real-world biosurveillance during African Lion 2026 in Morocco and partners, aiming for faster pathogen characterization to improve force health protection. EU Telecom Policy Clash: Eurobites reports Connect Europe’s legal opinion argues the EU’s planned copper shutdown goes beyond Brussels’ allowed harmonisation powers—relevant for telecom modernization debates. Culture Tech Link: Morocco hosts its first Russian Film Festival (June 18–21) in Rabat, featuring sci-fi and animation alongside major dramas.