Digital Education Push: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a digital learning initiative targeting 500,000+ people across Mauritania and five other African countries, with plans to equip learning spaces, train teachers, and prepare youth for jobs. Energy Deal in the Spotlight: Acwa signed a PPP and power purchase agreement for the 230 MW N’Diago gas-fired plant in Mauritania, positioning it as the country’s first large-scale gas IPP and linking domestic gas to the national grid. Digital Sovereignty Move: Mauritania unveiled its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity and keep public services running securely. Energy Cooperation with Russia: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas cooperation, power plant modernization, renewables, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister held talks with Saudi counterparts on regional developments, while Libya-Mauritania officials discussed a technical committee to review and activate bilateral agreements. Climate Governance for Nouakchott: CHAMP created a Subnational Advisory Council giving cities and regions a formal voice in climate diplomacy, with Nouakchott Region represented by its president, Fatimetou Abdel Malick. Border Security Context: A U.S. delegation visited El Guerguerat for talks with Moroccan officials on border security, counter-narcotics, and human trafficking—an issue closely tied to Mauritania-Morocco regional dynamics.