Mauritania–Cambodia Francophonie Push: Mauritanian and Cambodian officials met in Phnom Penh to deepen cooperation and step up collaboration inside the Francophonie network ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit in November. Nouakchott Health Investment Forum: In Nouakchott, the OIC Secretary-General urged stronger partnerships to build resilient healthcare systems, highlighting regional production of medicines, vaccines, and medical devices. OIC Women’s Conference in Islamabad: Pakistan hosted the 9th OIC ministerial conference on women’s empowerment, with delegates from 57 member states discussing education, healthcare, economic inclusion, and political participation. Leblouh Debate Returns: A fresh spotlight on Mauritania’s controversial Leblouh (gavage) force-feeding tradition renews debate over girls’ rights and serious health risks. AFRIMMA Music Buzz: AFRIMMA nominees for 2026 were unveiled, with Davido leading nominations and the awards returning after a two-year break, adding a new music festival in Dallas. Visa Rules Affect Travel: Multiple updates on visa access and restrictions across Africa and beyond include Algeria’s limited visa-free list (including Mauritania) and Bahrain’s online visa eligibility list. Cultural Diplomacy in Doha: Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani traveled to Qatar to offer condolences for the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.