EU Humanitarian Push: The European Commission announced nearly €710m in UNGA humanitarian aid, including €380m for migrants and crises and emergency support for Palestine and Lebanon, with extra funding for food insecurity and climate shocks across sub-Saharan Africa. Mauritania’s Diplomacy & Law: Mauritania’s foreign minister reaffirmed adherence to the UN Charter and international law, stressing sovereignty, non-interference, and reforms to strengthen institutions and the rule of law. Roads for Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed an agreement to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to boost trade (over $400m in 2025) and move goods faster between West Africa and the Maghreb. Family Planning Funding Pressure: The Ouagadougou Partnership urged stronger national leadership and sustainable financing to protect gains in contraception and reduce unintended pregnancies across Francophone West Africa, warning that external funding is becoming less reliable. Green Hydrogen Momentum: Mauritania’s energy ministry signed an agreement with CWP Global to advance the Aman green hydrogen project toward a final investment decision before 2030. Regional Business & Exports: Algeria’s Condor announced shipments of electronics and household appliances to Mali and Mauritania among other markets, using sea routes via Mauritania to reach Bamako. Finance & Development: Mauritania received an IDA financing donation of $30m for development policy under a budget support operation.