Culture & Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Polisario-linked National Secretariat praised Algeria’s steadfast Sahrawi stance and sent condolences over Algeria’s wildfire victims, while also highlighting brotherly ties with Mauritania. Women, Faith & Extremism Prevention: A Dakar conference spotlighted women’s religious leadership as a practical tool against violent extremism, including Mauritania’s state-trained Mourchidates. Migration Human Cost: Survivors from a boat off Spain’s Canary Islands described 27 days adrift and drinking seawater after provisions ran out; five men died and dozens were rescued. Culture Ministry Moves: Nouakchott hosted talks between Mauritania’s Culture Ministry and UNFPA, plus an open day on illegal migration led by the “Watana” volunteer program, with workshops on youth migration and shelters. Regional Security Condemnations: Mauritania condemned attacks on Kuwait and a Saudi oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, reaffirming solidarity and rejecting aggression. Sports & Heritage: Nouakchott saw the inauguration of expanded sports facilities and continued heritage programming, including Ouadane’s Heritage Cities Festival legacy.