Presidential Listening Tour (Adrar): Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani held a major public rally in Atar, saying his Adrar visit aims to hear citizens’ concerns and then brief them on national priorities. Religious & Education Cooperation: The Minister of Islamic Affairs and Original Education met UNDP’s Mauritania representative to strengthen joint work. Culture & Faith Diplomacy: Djamaa El-Djazaïr’s rector met Mauritanian religious figures in Nouakchott to boost institutional and academic links. International Solidarity (Taif): Mauritania’s foreign ministry condemned the Taif attack in Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom. Health & Human Stories: A Mauritanian mother gave birth aboard China’s naval hospital ship Auspicious Ark in Nouakchott, naming the baby “Khalil” and describing the experience as a moment of trust. Regional Security Talks: China’s defense chief met Mauritania’s officials during the Xiangshan Forum, calling for deeper security cooperation. Migration Pressure (US deportations): The US DHS published deportation names and photos, listing 12 Mauritanians among those targeted. Pastoralism Forum (Nouakchott+10): A high-level forum on pastoralism kicked off, with Mauritania highlighting milk self-sufficiency and red meat exports as key goals.