Western Sahara Spotlight: A Democracy Now! special revisits life under Moroccan occupation, with Sahrawi women protesters and activists describing beatings, torture, and a wall that blocks self-determination—plus fresh outrage over Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey using occupied land as a film set. Mauritania Visa Access: Mauritania’s population and secure titles agency says foreign nationals can apply for entry visas online via its official portal, while citizens of 11 African countries are exempt under mutual agreements. OIC Health Investment: In Nouakchott, the OIC’s secretary-general urged stronger partnerships to build resilient healthcare systems, highlighting regional production of medicines and medical tech. Francophonie Diplomacy: Cambodia and Mauritania reaffirmed plans to deepen cooperation within the Francophonie ahead of Phnom Penh’s 20th summit. AFRIMMA Music Buzz: AFRIMMA returns with nominees led by Davido (five nods), followed by Burna Boy, Black Sherif, and Diamond Platnumz, with the awards set for Sept. 12 in Dallas. Travel Ban Politics: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” targeting entry from dozens of countries including Mauritania.