Amnesty Report on Mali War Crimes: Amnesty International says Malian forces and Russia’s Wagner mercenaries killed at least 34 civilians in seven incidents (June 2023–Dec 2025), targeting pastoralist communities along the Mauritanian border and describing torture and other grave abuses. Mauritania Diplomacy at UNGA: Mauritania’s Foreign Minister met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to review cooperation and shared global challenges. Migration at Sea off Nouakchott: Mauritanian Coast Guard rescued 260 irregular migrants near Nouakchott, including women and children, after a week-long voyage from Banjul. Culture & Sound: Radio Is a Foreign Country relaunched its global 24/7 transmission, drawing on archives that include Mauritanian national radio. Education & Rights: A Mauritanian journalist/activist known as “Warda” received a five-year prison sentence tied to social media expression, highlighting tightening limits on freedom of expression. Human Trafficking Awareness: An awareness convoy in Trarza urged action against trafficking and migrant smuggling, with a focus on protecting children’s rights. Regional Mobility: A new visa-openness snapshot flags Mauritania among countries shifting toward stricter visa rules for African travelers. Energy Leadership Award: Mauritania’s Energy Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled was honored in New York for leadership in energy and resource governance.