Energy & Power in Mauritania: ACWA signed a PPP and Power Purchase Agreement for the 230 MW N’Diago gas-fired CCGT plant, set to become Mauritania’s first large-scale gas IPP and feed domestic GTA gas into the national grid. Digital Economy: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity and digital sovereignty. Payments & Trade Integration: Central banks and infrastructure providers agreed interoperable payment systems are key to boosting cross-border trade, with discussions in Romania including ISO 20022 and local-currency settlement tools like PAPSS, featuring Mauritania among participants. Education & Jobs: MBRGI and The Digital School announced a three-year digital learning push for 500,000+ people across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, combining school support, teacher training and job-market skills. Private Sector Finance: ICD signed 13 agreements to expand private-sector growth and SME financing across member countries, including a Shariah-compliant SME line in Azerbaijan. Regional Business Climate: Coface kept Morocco’s risk rating at “B” in its June barometer, noting stronger fundamentals versus higher-risk neighbors including Mauritania. Cross-border Security: A U.S. mission delegation visited El Guerguerat to discuss border security, counter-narcotics and human trafficking—an overland trade corridor linking Morocco and Mauritania. Tech for Creators: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund of $1m for African studios across 32 countries, with allocations up to $200,000 plus mentorship.