Inflation Watch (Mauritania): Mauritania’s National Agency reports consumer prices rose 9.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by locally produced goods (+1% month-on-month) and food spikes—fish up 64.1% and red meat up 27.6%—while imported prices dipped slightly (-0.1%). Oil & Gas (Nouakchott offshore): Murphy Oil and London-listed Chariot have applied for new offshore exploration acreage in Mauritania, following a Cabinet discussion on signing Exploration & Production Contracts for three coastal basin blocks. Energy Projects (Nouakchott): The Prime Minister says two major Nouakchott projects are on track for completion before end-2026: a 72MW power plant expansion (180MW to 252MW) and a 100,000m³ fuel storage upgrade at the Port of Friendship (total 123,000m³). Trade & Logistics (Rosso corridor): Morocco has reopened onion exports to African markets, but tomatoes and potatoes remain restricted; the shift is linked to ongoing Rosso border congestion between Mauritania and Senegal. Health & Investment (Nouakchott): An OIC-backed regional forum in Nouakchott calls for stronger partnerships to build resilient healthcare systems and expand local production of medicines and medical devices. Local Industry (dairy): SIG and Enazaha commissioned a third aseptic filling line in Mauritania to boost local dairy output and reduce reliance on imports. Regional Diplomacy (Francophonie): Cambodia and Mauritania pledged deeper Francophonie cooperation ahead of Phnom Penh’s November summit.