UAE–Senegal Peace Diplomacy: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah in Nouakchott, highlighting peacebuilding, coexistence, and the role of religious and intellectual leaders in countering extremism. Regional Culture & Faith Links: Mauritania’s Ministry of Justice met Palestine’s Awqaf minister to boost cooperation, while Djamaa El-Djazaïr’s rector met Mauritanian religious figures to strengthen academic ties. Nouakchott+10 Pastoralism Forum: A high-level forum on pastoralism kicked off, with Mauritania stressing milk self-sufficiency, red meat exports, and value-chain development. Education & Skills Push: The UAE announced a new university for scientific disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), and Mauritania signed IDB financing to improve vocational training and youth employment. Agriculture & Food Security: The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development praised Mauritania’s potential and backed efforts toward food self-sufficiency. Culture Cooperation: Mauritania’s culture minister discussed bilateral cooperation with Morocco, including youth and arts exchanges. Humanitarian & Migration Pressure: Reports highlight Malian survivors fleeing jihadists into Mauritania and Malian refugees registered near the border, underscoring ongoing displacement. International Medical Exchange: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Nouakchott for a week of medical services and cultural activities. Local Community Life Abroad: In Ohio, West African and Mauritanian asylum seekers build community around a bike-refurbishing shop and mutual aid.