Prophet’s Biography Conference: Mauritania’s 39th International Conference on the Prophet’s Sira opened in Nouakchott under the theme of managing diversity and difference, with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani stressing dignity and social cohesion. Religious Dialogue Against Extremism: The Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers called in Nouakchott for an international network of religious and scientific institutions, plus a joint platform to monitor hate speech online. Human Rights Education: A Mauritanian human rights commissioner took part in a Geneva meeting marking the UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training, highlighting the “Republican School” and training for public actors and civil society. Culture & Youth Partnerships: The Minister of Culture met UNDP’s resident representative, with plans to launch a volunteer platform under Youth Connect, linking civic service to sustainable development. EU Support for Education and Health: The EU approved €9.5m in budget support for Mauritania’s SCAPP, targeting education and health reforms and improved access and quality. Medical Diplomacy: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Nouakchott for a seven-day mission combining medical services, training, and cultural exchange. Sahel Displacement Spotlight: Amnesty International reported that jihadist groups in Mali have driven religious freedom abuses and mass displacement, with UNHCR registering 290,000 Malian refugees in Mauritania’s Hodh Ech-Chargui.