Mining & Markets: Montage Gold says all resolutions at its annual general meeting were passed, including appointing William Lundin and Teitur Poulsen to the board as it pushes its strategy to build a premier African gold producer. Climate & Agriculture: FAO warns a new El Niño phase could start within weeks, with drought risk highest in the Sahel and parts of Southern Africa, and knock-on effects for harvests, livestock and food security. Development Finance: Mauritania and the OPEC Fund signed two financing deals totaling $195mn, including a 2026–2029 country partnership framework aimed at climate-resilient infrastructure and food security. Governance & Security: Russia and Mauritania signed a justice-sector memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation against transnational crime, including terrorism, cybercrime, trafficking and money laundering. Digital & Energy Transition: OPEC Fund launched a “Vulnerability to Viability Compact” and a $1.5bn digital transformation plan, with total new financing at the forum expected to exceed $2.8bn. Migration & Services: A summit in Abuja called for stronger, rights-based SRHR access for migrants and refugees, with Mauritania listed among participating countries. Connectivity: A guide on Starlink’s uneven rollout across Africa says it’s live in 26 countries, with South Africa still the major exception. Regional Diplomacy: Erdoğan and Mauritanian President El Ghazouani discussed boosting ties via trade, agriculture, fisheries, security and defense industry cooperation.