Mauritania–Tunisia Diplomacy: Tunisia’s President Kais Saied met Mauritania’s FM Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, reaffirming stronger ties across economy, trade, culture, education and research, with both sides also highlighting shared Arab and Islamic causes. Regional Security & Cooperation: Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Mauritania for high-level ECOWAS talks on Sahel peace and security, focusing on terrorism, violent extremism, and trafficking. Sahel Cooperation (Defense): Mali and Mauritania pledged deeper bilateral cooperation after a Bamako meeting between Mali’s Transition leader Assimi Goïta and Mauritania’s Defence Minister Hanana Ould Sidi. Education & Innovation: Dakar will host the first Yidan Prize Conference in Africa (June 29–July 1), with Mauritania represented among education ministers pushing new commitments for learning and skills. Digital Development: Mauritania and the World Bank expanded the WARDIP programme to add AI infrastructure and skills training. Culture & Lifestyle (Tourism): Mauritania is being pitched as an “authentic tourism frontier,” spotlighting the Eye of Africa (Richat) and local hospitality around Adrar. Migration Pressure at Home: AFP reports Mauritania’s crackdown is sharply reducing departures from Nouadhibou, even as migrants remain stuck and determined. Health Alert: A CDC Level 2 travel notice flags a diphtheria outbreak across Mauritania and neighboring countries, urging travelers to be up to date on vaccines.