IMF Talks in Nouakchott: Mauritania’s Finance Minister Codioro Moussa N’Guenore met an IMF delegation to review economic reforms and the macro outlook. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m budget support for Mauritania’s SCAPP, targeting education and health sector reforms. Islamic Development Bank Financing: Mauritania and the IDB signed a €36m deal to boost vocational training and youth employment, while the Finance Minister also backed a new IDB concessional window for the poorest members. Energy & Gas Operations: The Ministry of Energy confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, detailing containment work and coordination with Senegal’s authorities. Skills for Industry: The UAE announced a new Nouakchott university for scientific disciplines (engineering plus oil & gas), aiming to supply the local labor market with technical talent. Jobs & Decent Work: Mauritania’s Public Service and Labour Minister met the ILO in Geneva on dialogue, collective bargaining, and a national decent work program. Agriculture Push: The Prime Minister chaired preparations for a vegetable farming campaign, including input tax exemptions and plans to tackle marketing, storage, and infrastructure gaps. Urban Development: Nouakchott’s regional president joined the AU’s first African Urban Forum in Addis Ababa, focusing on climate-driven service strain and local financing. Construction Supply: Cement production in Mauritania returned to normal after electricity disruptions, with prices reported stable. Regional Humanitarian Impact: Amnesty and UNHCR figures highlight how Mali’s conflict has driven about 290,000 registered refugees into Mauritania’s Hodh Ech-Chargui. Next Big Energy Meeting: The Africa Gas & LNG Summit heads to Maputo on 11–13 Nov 2026, spotlighting investment and local value across African gas projects, including Mauritania’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim.