Sahara Diplomacy: The U.S. and the UN are coordinating to push a lasting political solution to the Western Sahara in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2797, with talks centered on Morocco’s autonomy plan and discussions involving Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco and Polisario ahead of an October 31 UN Security Council meeting. Religious & Cultural Ties: Djamaa El-Djazaïr’s top leadership will take part in Nouakchott’s 39th International Prophet’s Sira Conference, highlighting Mauritania’s role as a hub for Islamic scholarship and interfaith dialogue. Regional Solidarity: Mauritania condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia’s vital installations, stressing solidarity with Riyadh and warning against escalations that endanger regional security and civilians. Weather Watch: NASA imagery shows a massive dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic as West Africa’s dust season winds down, with Mauritania’s El Djouf region flagged as a key source. Security & Governance: Mauritania’s National Assembly President met China’s ambassador, while the Islamic Affairs ministry met UNODC’s Sahel coordinator and the prime minister received Spain’s ambassador—signals of continued diplomatic and anti-crime cooperation. Sports (CAF): Rivers United, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors are in decisive CAF Champions/Confederation Cup second-leg pursuits. Business & Resources: Raminvest Holding advanced Mauritania’s Wompou gold exploration after high-grade gold assays, moving toward targeted drilling.