Mali–Mauritania border accountability: Amnesty International says at least 34 civilians were unlawfully killed in seven Malian localities between June 2023 and Dec 2025, alleging torture, enforced disappearances, looting and drone strikes by Mali’s armed forces and Wagner-linked fighters, with research drawing on testimony gathered in Mauritania. Energy finance & delivery pressure: Morocco’s $25bn African Atlantic Gas Pipeline is seeking private and multilateral funding ahead of a Q4 2026 investment decision, with early links planned to connect Morocco with gas resources in Mauritania and Senegal. Gas execution over reserves: A Schneider Electric West Africa executive warns West Africa’s gas boom now hinges on building and delivering projects on schedule, not just having reserves. Mauritania business diplomacy: A Mauritanian–Moroccan business forum in Nouakchott pushed for joint technical committees to speed investment in fisheries, agriculture and other priority sectors, while Mauritania’s President met Kosmos Energy to discuss operations. Trade & infrastructure: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and expand the El Guerguerat–Nouakchott road corridor, targeting a stronger North Africa–West Africa land route. Ports & maritime cooperation: Mauritania’s fisheries and port authorities met a US Coast Guard delegation to discuss seaport collaboration and visits to Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. Oil & gas capability building: Mauritania is taking part in offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation technology talks in Houston, aiming to attract investors and partnerships.