Tourism & Culture: Mauritania tries to revive tourism after armed attacks, betting on safer travel and local hospitality to bring visitors back. Migration & Human Stories: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit put the spotlight on Atlantic crossings tied to Mauritania, with repeated calls for safe routes, rescue, and real integration—turning the “dock of shame” narrative into “a dock of hope.” Humanitarian Update (Mauritania): Mauritanian coastguard reports a surge in rescues—1,076 migrants saved in 10 days and 1,187 rescued since May 28—after a Tabaski lull, underscoring renewed pressure on reception systems in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. Public Health: A U.S. CDC travel notice flags a major diphtheria outbreak across Mauritania and neighboring countries, urging travelers to check vaccinations. Digital Development: Mauritania and the World Bank expand WARDIP to add AI infrastructure and skills, aiming to boost data capacity and AI-powered services. Arts & Lifestyle: A desert-camp story from Adrar highlights local custodianship around the Richat “Eye of Africa,” where tourism is slowly returning through guided stays and crafts. Film & Fashion: A redemption tale follows a migrant turned artisan through Faso Danfani weaving—Ethical Fashion Initiative support turning hardship into cultural craft.