Human Rights & Education: Mauritania’s Human Rights Commissioner Sid’Ahmed Ould Benane took part in a UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, stressing that human rights education and training are key to dignity, equality and non-discrimination, and pointing to the National Strategy for 2024–2028 and the “Republican School” project. Diplomatic Ties: Nouakchott held talks with Tunisia’s religious affairs minister on strengthening cooperation in religious matters, while Mauritania also summoned Iran’s ambassador over a visit to Trarza without informing local authorities, warning against breaches of diplomatic norms. Medical Cooperation: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Nouakchott for a seven-day mission, offering medical services and training. Urban Development: The Nouakchott Region president joined the first African Urban Forum in Addis Ababa, highlighting climate-driven strain on basic services and calling for stronger local community powers and financing. Migration Pressure: A report from Nouadhibou describes EU migration partnerships on the ground, including overcrowded burial sites for unidentified arrivals. Security & Displacement: Amnesty International reports Malian jihadist abuses pushing hundreds of thousands toward Mauritania, with UNHCR registering 290,000 Malian refugees in Hodh Ech-Chargui. EU Support: The EU approved €9.5 million budget support to Mauritania to back education and health reforms under SCAPP. Energy & Resources: Coverage highlights Aura Energy’s Tiris uranium project as a potential new pillar for Mauritania’s mining economy.