Regional Security & Extremism: JNIM agreed to lift its nearly 11-month siege of Léré in northern Mali after talks involving local elders and the city’s commander, though mines and IEDs on main roads mean supplies won’t fully resume yet. Foreign Affairs: Mauritania condemned attacks on Kuwait and also denounced strikes on a Saudi oil tanker plus simultaneous attacks targeting the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, urging restraint and dialogue. Women, Faith & Extremism Prevention: A Dakar conference highlighted women’s religious leadership as a “double opportunity” for countering violent extremism, spotlighting Mauritania’s state-trained Mourchidates. Migration & Human Cost: An open day in Nouakchott tackled illegal migration with workshops on youth risks, shelters, and solutions. Culture & Books: The Minister of Culture presented a new book, “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” framing poetry as a bridge between civilizations. Heritage & Sports: Nouakchott hosted museum visits by Senegal’s parliament leadership, while Ouadane’s Heritage City and sports facility expansions underscored Mauritania’s push to turn culture into public life.