OIC Women’s Conference: Delegations from all 57 OIC member states are arriving in Islamabad for the 9th Ministerial Conference on Women (July 12–13), focused on women’s socio-economic and political empowerment, with Pakistan’s human rights ministry hosting and Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presiding. Mauritania in regional humanitarian work: Qatar Red Crescent Society officials joined the 50th ARCO General Assembly in Nouakchott, discussing humanitarian priorities and coordination with Mauritania-based partners. Diplomacy in the Sahel: Algeria and Mali confirmed steps to reverse a year-long rift after Mali accused Algeria of shooting down a drone in 2025, with airspace reopening and envoys preparing to redeploy. Ebola fears in deportation hotel: Deportees held in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities quarantined suspected Ebola cases, raising health concerns tied to a third-country deportation deal that includes Mauritania nationals. Mauritania-linked environment science: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols, with Mauritania among participants. Mauritania and LNG momentum: New LNG export milestones highlight the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project between Mauritania and Senegal, as global LNG trade hit a record 437 million tonnes in 2025. Local politics: Mauritania pardoned two opposition lawmakers convicted over discrimination-related social media posts, reigniting debate on race and freedom of expression. US deportation list: The US DHS published a “Worst of the Worst” list of 374 West Africans facing deportation, including 12 Mauritanians.