Extreme Heat Watch: AFP analysis of Copernicus data says about 900 million people worldwide endured their hottest July on record in 2026, with 33 countries breaking records; in the Sahel, Mauritania, Niger and Burkina Faso were among the worst hit, while drought and wildfires also struck parts of France and Spain. Solar Eclipse Guide: Europe is set for a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12; partial coverage is expected across parts of the Maghreb including Mauritania, but viewers are warned to use certified eclipse glasses. Mauritania Skills & Jobs: A Canary Islands “Cluster” pilot backed by the Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott trained Mauritanian women in fashion, aiming to boost textile entrepreneurship and reduce dangerous Atlantic migration. Energy Workforce Training: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management and e-learning programs to the country’s energy and mining sectors. Digital Connectivity: Ookla reports Tunisia’s 5G speeds eased after launch, and notes 5G rollout has begun in Mauritania alongside Libya, while regulators push 5G fixed wireless access. Data Center Benchmarking: A sector ranking highlights Morocco’s data center strength, with Uptime Institute’s constructed-facility certifications seen as the real test of resilience. Deradicalization in Practice: Reporting points to Mauritania’s use of state-certified Islamic female spiritual guides (“mourchidates”) deployed in prisons and youth spaces to counter violent extremism.