Digital Education Expansion: MBRGI and Dubai’s Digital School are rolling out a tech-driven learning push for 500,000+ people across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, with school support, digital learning spaces, teacher training and job-market preparation over a three-year rollout. Power Sector Deal: ACWA has signed a PPP and Power Purchase Agreement for the 230 MW N’Diago gas-fired combined-cycle IPP in Mauritania, using domestic gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field and aiming to strengthen grid reliability and energy security. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, targeting better cybersecurity, data protection and continuity of public services. Cross-Border Payments: Central banks and infrastructure providers agreed on interoperable payment systems to cut costs and boost intra-African trade, with Mauritania among the countries at the summit. Regional Electricity Connectivity: AfDB signed key implementation contracts for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection under the Desert to Power and Mission 300 agendas. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on oil, gas, power and renewables, including cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Trade & Security Corridor: U.S. officials visited Morocco’s El Guerguerat crossing, highlighting cooperation on border security, counter-narcotics and human trafficking along the Morocco–Mauritania trade route.