Digital Economy Partnerships: Oman and Mauritania signed five MoUs to boost digital transformation, cybersecurity and tech innovation, including an IoT pilot for automated water meter reading in smart-city planning. Engineering Education Push: Morocco plans to open an engineering sciences campus in Nouakchott with programs spanning computer networks, automation, industrial computing and intelligent systems, aligning with Mauritania’s higher-education strategy. Cyber & Gov Tech Talks: High-level Mauritania–Oman meetings focused on digital infrastructure, online public services and government modernization, with both sides exploring expertise exchange. Energy Infrastructure Focus: Coverage of Africa’s energy “delivery” gap highlights the shift from new resource finds to grids, pipelines and reliable power—an issue directly tied to electricity access and jobs. Sahel Security Pressure: Analysis argues the Sahel crisis needs active security cooperation beyond solidarity statements, pointing to evolving armed-group tactics across Mali and the wider region. Mauritania in the Security Mix: A separate report warns Mauritania faces spillover risks as JNIM expands near the southeastern border and Mali’s conflict intensifies. Visa Policy Tech Angle: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, letting consular officers require bonds up to $20,000 for certain business/tourism applicants. Tech/DRM Update: IO Interactive removed Denuvo anti-tamper from 007 First Light after backlash, alongside new missions and fixes. Trade & Compliance: The US imposed a 12.5% tariff on Mauritania and others over forced-labour concerns, raising compliance pressure for exporters.