Energy & Power (Nouakchott): Mauritania’s Prime Minister says two key projects in Nouakchott are on track for completion before end-2026: a 72MW power plant expansion to lift capacity from 180MW to 252MW, and a Port of Friendship fuel storage upgrade adding 100,000m³ to reach 123,000m³ total. LNG & Gas Markets (Africa): The IGU’s 2026 World LNG Report flags Mauritania/Senegal’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim as a new LNG-export milestone, while Nigeria remains Africa’s biggest LNG supplier as global trade hit a record 437m tonnes in 2025. Trade Flows (Iron Ore): Egypt’s East Port Said received a 173,000-tonne iron ore cargo from Mauritania, underscoring dry-bulk handling capacity at Sky Ports’ multipurpose terminal. Humanitarian/Regional Governance (Nouakchott): Qatar Red Crescent Society took part in ARCO’s 50th General Assembly in Nouakchott, discussing regional humanitarian priorities and coordination. Visa Policy (UK): The UK updated its visitor visa national list, with 52 African countries requiring visas for stays under six months, affecting travel planning for regional business travelers. Social Development (OIC Women’s Conference): Pakistan hosts the 9th OIC ministerial conference on women’s empowerment, bringing together 57 member states to push socio-economic and political participation. Health Milestone (WHO): WHO validated El Salvador’s trachoma elimination as a public health problem, a reminder of how targeted investment and community action can deliver measurable outcomes.