World Bank Financing: Mauritania’s Economy Minister Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh signed three World Bank deals worth $67.3m (grants plus a loan) to support the Enaya Expanded health system, boosting maternal, reproductive and emergency response services. IMF Reform Talks: The Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing economic reforms and the macro outlook, while separate IMF-related reporting shows repayments have helped trim Africa’s outstanding IMF credit slightly. AfDB Engagement: Mauritania’s President and the Economy Minister met AfDB leadership, with AfDB praising Mauritania’s debt handling and discussing further development financing. Green Hydrogen Push: The Energy Ministry signed an agreement with CWP Global for the “Aman” Green Hydrogen Project in Nouakchott, targeting 1.2m tonnes of hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of ammonia annually and linking the plan to fertilizers, clean fuel and jobs. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m budget support for SCAPP reforms in education and health, tied to service quality and access. Skills and Youth Jobs: Mauritania and the IDB signed a €36m financing package to expand vocational training and youth employment. Energy Operations Update: Authorities confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, following containment work with operator BP. Green Skills Infrastructure: The UAE announced continued efforts to build a new university of scientific disciplines in Nouakchott (capacity 1,500 students) to feed local engineering and oil & gas talent. Pastoralism Forum “Nouakchott+10”: A high-level Sahel forum opened to accelerate pastoralism’s economic contribution, including milk self-sufficiency and red meat exports. Human Rights & Business: The NHRC met employers’ leaders on a “Family Building Charter” aimed at protecting social and economic rights for young people.