Prime Minister–China Ties: Nouakchott’s Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay met China’s ambassador Tang Zhongdong to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation. OIC Cooperation: Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug received OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, reviewing Mauritania–OIC coordination and priorities for joint Islamic action. Regional Diplomacy: The Foreign Ministry also held talks with Senegal’s counterpart Yassine Fall, while Mauritania’s top diplomats met counterparts and ambassadors including Italy and Qatar. Presidential Field Visit: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani left for Aleg in Brakna for a working and inspection visit, with a large delegation including key ministers. AU Spotlight: A commentary highlights Mauritania’s AU leadership momentum after the President was elected AU chair. Energy & Finance: Oil Minister Abessalam Ould Mohamed Salah met Belgium and EU officials on hydrogen and a “just energy transition,” while the Economy Minister met the World Bank’s resident representative to deepen development cooperation. Water & Infrastructure Funding: Government briefings say Abu Dhabi for Development will partially finance a water supply project linking localities between Gouraye and Kiffa. Frontier Tensions: Reports allege Moroccan drone strikes in the Tindouf buffer zone affecting Sahrawi-linked gold prospecting, as Nouakchott urges prospectors to stay within Mauritania. Humanitarian-Development Coordination: A SIPRI brief argues Sahel donors must coordinate humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding work across Mauritania and neighbors.