Film & Identity in Western Sahara: A BBC report spotlights “forgotten people” of occupied Western Sahara, where Sahrawi filmmaker Brahim Chagaf says hope fades after decades in exile. Another piece argues that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey used occupied land as a set, a move Sahrawis call a painful double standard. Diplomacy & Culture Links: Vietnam reaffirmed traditional friendship with Mauritania, while Mauritania and Cambodia pledged deeper Francophonie cooperation ahead of Phnom Penh’s 20th summit. Mauritania in the spotlight for travel & lifestyle: A BBC travel feature describes Mauritania as one of the world’s least-visited countries, highlighting Nouakchott-area culture, desert oases, and Atlantic fishing life. Music Scene: AFRIMMA 2026 nominees are out after a two-year break, with Davido leading on five nods; the awards and festival are set for September 12 in Dallas. Regional Health Focus: An OIC forum in Nouakchott urged partnerships to strengthen healthcare systems, including local production of medicines and medical tech. Immigration Policy Noise: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace’s “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” would restrict entry from many African and Caribbean countries, including Mauritania.