Mauritania–Tunisia Diplomacy: Tunisia’s President Kais Saied met Mauritania’s foreign minister, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, reaffirming stronger ties across economy, trade, culture, education and science, and recalling Tunisia’s early recognition of Mauritania’s independence. Sahel Peace Talks: Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio arrived in Mauritania for high-level ECOWAS consultations on Sahel security, including terrorism, trafficking and organized crime. Migration & Human Stories: Mauritania’s tougher border controls are cutting departures from the Atlantic coast, but migrants in Nouadhibou say the crackdown has only deepened frustration and uncertainty as they wait for Europe. Culture & Learning: Dakar is set to host the first Yidan Prize Conference in Africa, with Mauritania among the education ministers expected to discuss how to accelerate learning and development. Digital Development: Mauritania and the World Bank expanded the WARDIP programme to add AI infrastructure and skills training. Tourism Spotlight: Mauritania is being pitched as one of the world’s last “authentic” tourism frontiers, centered on desert heritage like the Eye of Africa. World Cup Culture: A report highlights Muslim players at the 2026 World Cup, noting stars with Mauritanian-linked roots.