Water Access Gap: A new global map shows that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with access below 20% in several low-income countries and near-universal levels in parts of Europe and North America. EU Migration Policy: Ireland’s justice minister says Dublin wants to opt into an EU Return Regulation that could move rejected asylum seekers to “return hubs” outside the bloc, with reported candidate countries including Mauritania. Regional Diplomacy: Saudi and Mauritanian foreign ministers held a phone call to review regional developments, while Saudi, Egypt and Qatar condemned Iranian attacks and threats to maritime navigation. Climate Governance for Africa: The CHAMP climate coalition created a Subnational Advisory Council, bringing cities and regions into formal climate decision-making; Nouakchott Region’s president Fatimetou Abdel Malick is among Africa’s representatives. Mauritania-Justice Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation on countering transnational crime, including terrorism, cybercrime, and trafficking. Energy Finance: Mauritania and the OPEC Fund signed two financing agreements totaling $195 million for development priorities. Power Interconnection: The AfDB backed key contracts for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali electricity link under its Desert to Power initiative. Right to Information: RSF urged Mauritania to strengthen a bill on access to and use of public information with stronger safeguards and appeal protections. U.S.-Mauritania Security Link: A U.S. Africa Command mission in Atar, Mauritania, highlighted partner training and interoperability with Mauritanian forces.