UN Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister reaffirmed adherence to the UN Charter and international law, stressing sovereignty, non-interference and peaceful dispute settlement ahead of the UNGA. Regional Trade & Transport: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road link, aiming to cut transport costs and boost trade that topped $400m in 2025. Public Health Funding: The Ouagadougou Partnership urged stronger national leadership and sustainable financing to protect family planning gains across Francophone West Africa, warning funding uncertainty could reverse progress. Energy & Minerals Recognition: Mauritania’s energy minister, Mohamed Ould Khaled, received an African Leadership Excellence Award for energy leadership and resource governance during UNGA week in New York. Green Hydrogen Push: Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum signed an agreement with CWP Global to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, targeting a final investment decision before 2030. Extractives Transparency: EITI praised Mauritania’s compliance and highlighted revenue forecasting work in gas and green hydrogen. Visa-Free Tourism Angle: A new Africa visa openness update notes Mauritania among countries tightening visa rules, a potential drag on regional travel and commerce.