Diplomacy in New York: Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug met Cameroon’s External Relations chief Lejeune Mbella Mbella to review bilateral ties and shared issues. EU ties: Ould Merzoug also held talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations’ High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos, while EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet presented credentials to India’s President Murmu, underscoring EU-India cooperation. Francophonie politics: Louise Mushikiwabo, seeking a third term as OIF Secretary General, said the Rwanda–DRC conflict has “no place” in the organization; Mauritania’s Coumba Ba is among the candidates. UNGA flashpoint: Netanyahu’s UN speech triggered a mass walkout by dozens of delegations, including Mauritania, as he accused remaining delegates of being “moral cowards.” Rights and justice: Mauritanian journalist “Warda” received a five-year sentence tied to social media posts, highlighting tighter restrictions on freedom of expression. Energy & resources: Mauritania’s Energy Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled was honored at IFAL for energy leadership; the ministry also signed an agreement with CWP Global to advance the Aman green hydrogen project. Anti-corruption & governance: Mauritania’s National Assembly delegation attended Qatar’s Arab Convention against Corruption conference, with resolutions on mutual legal assistance and preventive measures. Local development: A World Bank mission met Nouakchott officials on assessing decentralization and support for productive medium-sized cities. Sports (regional): Mauritania opened AFCON 2027 qualifiers with a 3-1 win over the Central African Republic.