Mauritania Diplomacy at UNGA: Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug reaffirmed Mauritania’s commitment to the UN Charter and international law, stressing sovereignty, non-interference and peaceful dispute settlement, while outlining efforts to strengthen institutions, rule of law, rights and freedoms. EU Aid Focuses on Africa: The EU unveiled a nearly €710m humanitarian package, with at least €554.5m—over 78%—directed to Africa, including support for migrants, refugees and host communities in eastern Mauritania and Kenya, plus emergency health and crisis relief. Morocco–Mauritania Road Deal: Morocco and Mauritania signed an agreement in Rabat to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to boost transport and trade after 2025 bilateral trade topped $400m. Regional Health Gains Under Pressure: The Ouagadougou Partnership urged stronger national leadership and financing to sustain family planning progress in Francophone West Africa, warning that funding uncertainty threatens recent gains. Visa-Free Push in Africa: A new report highlights that intra-African travel requiring visas rose in 2025, with Mauritania among countries tightening rules, while Togo expanded visa-free access for African nationals. Football—AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: In Group F, Mauritania beat the Central African Republic 3-1, while Benin and Burkina Faso drew 1-1; Mauritania now leads with three points.