Mauritania Energy & Investment: Raminvest Holding says it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into drilling after sampling returned up to 50.14 g/t gold and defined six first-pass targets (T-01 to T-06), with next steps including field verification and targeted drilling pending approvals. Oil & Gas Policy (Senegal, regional signal): Senegal’s energy minister announced a major licensing push: 109 of 113 oil and gas blocks will be put up for grabs, aiming to build local capacity as production ramps up. Power & Hydrogen (Mauritania-EU angle): Mauritania’s oil minister met Belgian and EU officials to discuss a just energy transition, including hydrogen and green minerals, and highlighted EU support for electricity and green-hydrogen regulatory work. Ports & Trade (Guinea, regional logistics): Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as managing director, targeting a scale-up to one million containers handled and stronger West African trade competitiveness. Maritime Security (West Africa): MARSEC warned that disruptions tied to Somali piracy and migration flows could create a security vacuum in the Gulf of Guinea, raising risks for trade and maritime safety. Climate & Business Risk: A Copernicus-based AFP analysis reports the hottest June–August on record for 1.3 billion people, underscoring rising climate pressure on economies and supply chains.