OIC Leadership: Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected new Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, succeeding Hissein Brahim Taha, with the vote framed around major regional priorities including Palestine. World Bank & Industry: A World Bank/IFC delegation visited SNIM’s Nouakchott headquarters to discuss cooperation prospects, while Mauritania’s economy leadership continues diplomatic outreach with the EU and China. Energy & Power Reliability: Mauritania’s energy ministry held strategic talks in Algeria with Sonatrach and Sonelgaz on hydrocarbons, electricity and training, and Somelec reported Eastern and Northern substations returning to full operation after repairs. Germany-Mauritania Deal: Nouakchott and Germany signed a €35m agreement for vocational training, coastal biodiversity protection and blue economy development. Migration & Maritime Safety: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off the coast near Nouakchott after an engine failure, including 17 children, with transfers to a reception center. Trade & Security at Border: Morocco seized over 75kg of cocaine at Guerguerat, a key overland crossing linking Morocco and West Africa, with the haul hidden in a truck fuel tank. Sahel Security Lens: Coverage highlights the Sahel’s security paradox as military-led states shift partnerships and build new forces, with outcomes still contested.