Electrification Push: A World Bank-backed “Mission 300” drive has connected over 50 million Africans to electricity in under three years, with Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia among the biggest beneficiaries—while some countries still record zero new connections despite approved projects. Mauritania Power Links: The AfDB moved ahead on the Mauritania–Mali 225 kV interconnection, signing implementation contracts tied to the Desert to Power and Mission 300 electrification goals. OPEC Fund Financing: Mauritania signed two OPEC Fund agreements worth $195m, including a 2026–2029 country partnership framework targeting climate-resilient infrastructure, food security and value creation. Trade Corridor Security: The U.S. visited Morocco’s El Guerguerat crossing for talks on border security, counter-narcotics and human trafficking—an overland trade route critical to commerce between Morocco, Mauritania and West Africa. Regional Diplomacy: Oman’s foreign minister held calls with Mauritania and others on safeguarding maritime routes and stability, including Hormuz-related concerns. Turkey–Mauritania Ties: Erdoğan and Mauritania’s president discussed boosting cooperation in trade, agriculture, fisheries, security and defense industry. Climate & Oceans: The Our Ocean Conference in Kenya ended with $6.4bn in pledges for marine protection and the blue economy, while new “Blue Parks” recognized MPAs including in Senegal. Health for People on the Move: A summit in Abuja called for better SRHR access for migrants and refugees, naming Mauritania among countries where the Safe Passage Project operates. Justice Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania signed a justice-sector memorandum to expand cooperation against transnational crime, including drug trafficking and money laundering.