Energy & Skills in Mauritania: IHRDC has appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative, bringing competency management and training solutions to Mauritania’s growing energy and mining sector, including support for workforce development tied to projects like the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in training, health-facility construction and equipping, medical campaigns, and financing mechanisms. Climate Shock for the Sahel: New analysis of Copernicus data shows July 2026 was the hottest on record for regions home to about 900 million people, with Mauritania among Sahel countries breaking monthly heat records—raising fresh concerns for drought and food security. Regional Migration & Europe Tensions: Commentary on the Ceuta border crisis highlights how EU migration pressures and Schengen politics are being reshaped by events on the Morocco-Spain frontier. Local Women’s Jobs & Training: A Canary Islands-backed project trained Mauritanian women in fashion and entrepreneurship, culminating in a show at the Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott aimed at creating jobs and reducing dangerous Atlantic migration risks. Maritime Security Link: India’s naval chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan begins a four-day visit to Mauritius to deepen maritime cooperation—an Indian Ocean security signal relevant to the wider region.