AGP Executive Report

Culture & Books: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture presented “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” a new literary work linking poetry and heritage, in a ceremony at the Diplomatic Academy. Heritage City: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the “Heritage City” in Ouadane, featuring traditional music and a new heritage hub designed to preserve culture while supporting development. Youth & Migration: In Nouakchott, the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Parliament Relations hosted an open day on illegal immigration, with workshops on shelters, youth risks, and solutions led by the Watana National Volunteer Program. Film (Streaming): Prime Video is streaming Kevin Macdonald’s thriller “The Runner,” starring Gal Gadot as a lawyer forced to sprint across London to save her abducted son. Sports (Africa): Vipers SC coach Denis Lavagne says his team is ready for the CAF Champions League opener against Mauritania’s FC Nouadhibou. International Arts/Media: Saudi filmmakers discussed cooperation with Russia at Moscow International Film Week, including production support and partnership opportunities.

Illegal Migration in Focus (Mauritania): Nouakchott hosted an open day on illegal immigration, organized by Watana, bringing experts and youth for workshops on shelters, youth migration risks, and solutions—plus a call for everyone, including media and influencers, to help stop dangerous youth departures. Heritage & Culture Spotlight (Ouadane): President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Mauritania’s “Heritage City” in Ouadane during the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring traditional music and a new heritage hub designed to preserve culture while supporting development. Film Streaming Buzz (The Runner): Gal Gadot’s new Amazon Prime thriller “The Runner” is out, with reviews highlighting its fast, real-time sprint plot and Kevin Macdonald’s modern-tech paranoia angle. Sahel Security & Diplomacy (Dakhla): A US military delegation visited Dakhla Port to discuss maritime infrastructure, connectivity, and shared security priorities, following earlier US engagement at the Morocco–Mauritania border. Sports TV & Local Interest (Newcastle vs Bournemouth): Global channel listings are circulating for Newcastle United’s match against Bournemouth, with coverage aimed at fans tracking the season’s St James’ Park action. CAF Champions League Prep (Vipers SC): Vipers SC coach Denis Lavagne says his side is ready for the first-leg opener against Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou, stressing the importance of a strong result before the return trip.

Mauritania Culture & Books: The Minister of Culture presided over the presentation of “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” a new literary work by Mauritanian writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American co-author Jerry Claude, framing poetry as a bridge between civilizations and part of the country’s cultural push for sustainable development. Heritage in Focus: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated “Heritage City” in Ouadane during the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring traditional music and tours of the new heritage hub—built to preserve Mauritanian identity while supporting public-sector development. Youth & Migration Dialogue: In Nouakchott, the acting culture ministry official oversaw an open day on illegal immigration organized by Watana, with workshops on shelters, youth migration risks, and solutions led by experts and young people. Sports & Film for Fans: For entertainment watchers, Amazon Prime’s “The Runner” (starring Gal Gadot) is streaming now, while CAF Champions League preparations in Uganda highlight Vipers SC’s opener against Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou. Global TV: Newcastle United vs Bournemouth has live global channel listings for viewers.

CAF Champions League: Vipers SC say they’re ready for a strong start as they host Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou in the first leg of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League first round, with coach Denis Lavagne stressing they’ll aim for a positive result before the return trip. Film & Streaming: Prime Video’s new thriller The Runner stars Gal Gadot as a London lawyer forced into a frantic, phone-driven race against time to save her son, with reviews calling it energetic but familiar and sometimes uneven. Culture & Books (Mauritania): In Nouakchott, the Minister of Culture presided over the presentation of “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis” by Mauritanian writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American Jerry Claude, framing it as a cultural bridge through poetry. Youth & Migration (Mauritania): An open day in Nouakchott tackled illegal immigration, with workshops on shelters, youth migration risks, and solutions led by the Watana National Volunteer Program. Sports (Global): Lionel Messi officially retires from Argentina’s national team after 15 years as captain, ending a major era for the country’s football. Heritage (Ouadane): President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the “Heritage City” in Ouadane, a new heritage and cultural hub designed to preserve Mauritania’s traditions while supporting development. Migration (Atlantic route): Mauritania reports rescuing 161 migrants at sea off Nouakchott, including 17 minors, after a boat left The Gambia and spent about eight days crossing.

CAF Champions League: Vipers SC say they’re ready for their 2026/27 opener against Mauritania champions FC Nouadhibou, with coach Denis Lavagne stressing a strong first-leg result before the return trip. Film & Streaming: Amazon Prime’s The Runner stars Gal Gadot as a London lawyer forced into a frantic, phone-driven race against time to save her son—reviews call it energetic but familiar, with Kevin Macdonald leaning into modern paranoia. Culture & Books: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture oversaw the presentation of “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis” by writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American Jerry Claude, framing it as a cultural bridge through poetry. Heritage in Ouadane: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the new “Heritage City” in Ouadane, built as a heritage hub with cultural spaces and public-sector development. Migration Watch: Mauritania reports rescuing 161 migrants at sea off Nouakchott, including 17 minors, after a boat left The Gambia and was at sea for about eight days.

Football & Culture: Vipers SC say they’re ready for their CAF Champions League opener against Mauritania’s FC Nouadhibou, with coach Denis Lavagne stressing a strong first-leg result before the return trip. Film & Streaming: Amazon Prime’s “The Runner” (Kevin Macdonald, starring Gal Gadot and Damian Lewis) is getting plenty of buzz for its fast, phone-driven ticking-clock chase thriller—fun for action fans, but critics say it leans on familiar rescue-mission tropes. Mauritania Youth & Society: In Nouakchott, the Ministry of Culture’s acting secretary-general helped host an open day on illegal migration, with workshops covering shelters, youth risks, and solutions led by the “Watana” volunteer program. Human Stories at Sea: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off Nouakchott after a roughly week-long Atlantic crossing from The Gambia, including 17 minors, and moved them to a reception centre. Heritage Spotlight: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s “Heritage City,” featuring traditional music performances and a new heritage hub designed to preserve Mauritania’s cultural identity.

Film & Streaming: Amazon Prime’s new thriller “The Runner” stars Gal Gadot as Maia, a London lawyer forced to sprint across the city after a mysterious caller (voiced by Damian Lewis) kidnaps her son—reviews call it fast, tense, and fun, even if the premise feels familiar. Mauritania Culture: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the “Heritage City” in Ouadane, with performances featuring the Neyfara flute and Tabl drum, as part of the Madaen al-Turath festival. Books & Arts: The Culture Minister presided over the presentation of “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” linking poetry as a bridge between civilizations. Migration & Human Stories: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants (including 17 minors) after a week at sea from Gambia, taking them to a reception centre in Nouakchott. Regional Screen Cooperation: Saudi filmmakers discussed joint projects with Russia at Moscow International Film Week, including production support and incentives. Sports: Lionel Messi officially retired from Argentina’s national team, ending a 15-year captaincy era.

Streaming Spotlight: Amazon Prime’s new thriller “The Runner” stars Gal Gadot as Maia, forced into a frantic on-foot chase across London after a mysterious caller (voiced by Damian Lewis) threatens her son’s life—directed by Kevin Macdonald, known for pressure-packed stories like The Mauritanian. Culture & Books: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament presided over the presentation of the book “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis” by Mauritanian writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American Jerry Claude, praising poetry as a bridge between civilizations. Heritage in Action: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated “Heritage City” in Ouadane as part of the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring traditional music, the Mahadra heritage theme, and a new cultural hub. Local Screen/TV Buzz: The week’s entertainment chatter keeps circling back to “The Runner”—its real-time thriller setup, cast details, and reviews comparing its pace to classic phone-and-chase suspense. Sports Note (Mauritania in the mix): Rangers are reportedly weighing bids for Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama, after his standout season in Scotland.

Film & Streaming: Gal Gadot sprints through London in Amazon’s thriller “The Runner,” where a hacked phone turns a morning jog into a one-hour rescue mission—reviews call it energetic but familiar, with one critic giving it 2/5 for an ending that feels like a cheat. Culture & Books: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament presided over the book presentation “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” praising poetry as a bridge between civilizations. Heritage in Mauritania: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s “Heritage City” during the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring traditional music and a new heritage hub designed to preserve culture while supporting public-sector development. Sports Spotlight: Lionel Messi officially retires from Argentina’s national team, ending a 15-year captaincy run and closing a chapter after 207 appearances and 125 goals. Migration & Human Stories: Mauritania reports rescuing 161 migrants at sea off Nouakchott, including 17 minors, after an eight-day Atlantic crossing from The Gambia. Arts & Media Regionally: Sharjah announced its Sept 2026–Aug 2027 programme of 40+ festivals and forums, with narrative, theatre, and museum initiatives at the center. Football Talent: Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama draws transfer interest, with Serie A clubs Monza and Parma reported to have bid for him.

Nouakchott Power Crisis: Morocco and Senegal rushed technical teams and equipment to help restore electricity after two fires hit Nouakchott substations, leaving parts of the capital without power for up to three days. Heritage & Culture: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s “Heritage City” during the Madaen al-Turath festival, with performances featuring the neyfara flute and tabl drum, and a new heritage hub built to preserve Mauritania’s cultural identity. Books & Poetry: Culture Minister El Houssein Ould Medou presided over the presentation of “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” linking poetry to cultural bridges between civilizations. Sports Spotlight: Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly attracting bids from Serie A clubs as Rangers weigh a potential transfer. Migration Watch: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off Nouakchott after a week at sea from Gambia, including 17 minors, and transferred them to a reception centre. International Arts Media: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Parliament Relations, Mohamed Ould Soueidat, is set to attend the Arab Radio and TV Festival in Saudi Arabia and open a Mauritanian cultural village in Tunisia.

Mauritania Culture & Books: The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, El Houssein Ould Medou, presided over the presentation ceremony of the book “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis,” by Mauritanian writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American co-author Jerry Claude, framing it as a cultural bridge through poetry. Heritage in Ouadane: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the “Heritage City” in Ouadane during the Madaen al-Turath festival, with Neyfara flute and Tabl drum performances, plus tours of heritage spaces designed to preserve Mauritania’s traditions while supporting development. Culture on the Move: Culture Minister Mohamed Ould Soueidat left Nouakchott for Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab Radio and TV Festival, and will also oversee a Mauritanian cultural village during the Francophonie Summit in Tunisia. Nouakchott Power & Community Support: Morocco sent a technical team and equipment to help restore electricity after fires at Nouakchott transformer stations, with Senegal also providing support; power was gradually returning to affected neighborhoods. Football Spotlight: Lionel Messi officially retired from Argentina’s national team, ending a 15-year captaincy era as he prepares to continue at club level. Sports Talent: Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly targeted by Serie A clubs after Rangers set a higher price for any deal. Migration & Rescue: Mauritanian authorities rescued 161 migrants off Nouakchott after a week at sea from Gambia, including 17 minors, and transferred them to a reception centre.

Culture & Books: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, El Houssein Ould Medou, presided over the presentation of the new book “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis” by Mauritanian writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American Jerry Claude, framing it as a cultural bridge where poetry connects civilizations. Heritage in Action: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s “Heritage City” during the Madaen al-Turath festival, with Neyfara flute and Tabl drum performances and a heritage hub built to preserve Mauritania’s cultural identity. Power & Community Support: Morocco and Senegal sent technical teams and equipment to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after fires hit transformer stations, with SOMELEC reporting gradual returns to affected neighborhoods. Sports Spotlight: Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly attracting bids from Serie A clubs as Rangers weigh a higher offer; meanwhile, Messi’s Argentina retirement news is trending globally. Migration & Rescue: Mauritania’s Coast Guard rescued 161 migrants (including 17 minors) off Nouakchott after a week at sea from Gambia, taking them to a reception centre. Film Festival: Mauritania was among the countries represented at the VII International Lendoc Film Festival in St. Petersburg, celebrating cross-cultural cinema.

Culture & Media: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Relations with Parliament, Mohamed Ould Soueidat, heads to Saudi Arabia for the Arab Radio and TV Festival, with a Mauritanian cultural village also set to open during the Francophonie Summit in Djerba. Heritage Spotlight: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s “Heritage City” at the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring Neyfara flute and Tabl drum performances and a new heritage hub designed to preserve Mauritanian traditions. Power & Community Life: Morocco and Senegal sent technical teams to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two substation fires left parts of the capital without power for up to three days. Sports (Mauritania in focus): Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly in demand, with Serie A clubs making bids for Rangers’ player. Football Business: FIFA’s Infantino funding plan continues to spark debate, with African football leaders (including Mauritania) backing the approach. Migration & Human Stories: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants from a boat departing Banjul, including 17 minors, after about a week at sea.

Culture & Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Parliament Relations, Mohamed Ould Soueidat, heads to Saudi Arabia for the 22nd Arab Radio and TV Festival in Riyadh, while he will also oversee a Mauritanian cultural village opening in Tunisia during the Francophonie Summit. Heritage Spotlight: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated Ouadane’s new “Heritage City” as part of the Madaen al-Turath festival, featuring Neyfara flute, Tabl drum performances, and traditional songs and dances. Power & Community Life: Morocco and Senegal sent technical teams to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two fires hit transformer stations in Toujounine and Tevragh Zeina, with SOMELEC reporting gradual returns and alternative supply measures. Film & Festivals: The VII International Lendoc Film Festival (LEFF) wrapped up in St. Petersburg, with Mauritania among participating countries and awards going to films from Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Iran/Tajikistan, Uzbekistan/Belarus, and more. Sports (Local Angle): Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly in demand after bids from Serie A clubs for Rangers, highlighting his rising profile. Migration Human Story: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants from a boat departing Banjul, including 17 minors, and transferred them to a Nouakchott reception centre.

Migration & Safety: Mauritania says it rescued 161 migrants off Nouakchott after a boat left Banjul and spent about eight days at sea; the group included 99 Senegalese, 56 Guineans and six Gambians, with 17 minors, who were taken to a reception centre. Power & Community Life: Morocco and Senegal sent technical teams and equipment to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two fires hit transformer stations in Toujounine and Tevragh Zeina, cutting power across major neighbourhoods and key routes. Football Spotlight (Mauritanian link): Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly attracting bids from Serie A sides Monza and Parma for Rangers, with his standout season stats putting him in the spotlight. Sports Viewing for Fans: Global TV listings were shared for Tottenham vs Newcastle and Newcastle vs West Brom, plus Newcastle vs Liverpool, making it easier for supporters to follow matches. Cinema: The VII International Lendoc Film Festival wrapped up in St. Petersburg, with Mauritania among the participating countries.

Migration & Rescue: Mauritania’s Coast Guard rescued 161 migrants off Nouakchott after an eight-day Atlantic crossing from The Gambia, including 17 minors; the group included 99 Senegalese, 56 Guineans, and six Gambians, who were taken to a reception centre as authorities continue crackdowns on irregular migration. Power & Community Support: Morocco and Senegal sent technical teams and equipment to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two fires hit transformer stations in Toujounine and Tevragh Zeina, cutting power across multiple districts; SOMELEC says repairs and an alternative substation are bringing service back. Football Spotlight: Mauritanian winger Djeidi Gassama is reportedly in demand again, with Serie A clubs Monza and Parma making bids for Rangers, while Mauritania’s beach soccer connection is highlighted by Nigeria’s qualifiers draw vs Ghana—Mauritania previously eliminated Nigeria on away goals. Arts & Culture: The VII Lendoc Film Festival wrapped in St. Petersburg with Mauritania among participating countries, celebrating cross-cultural cinema and awarding top prizes across feature, directing, writing, and acting categories. Sports Viewing (Local Interest): Fans can follow major football match coverage via global TV listings for Newcastle fixtures and other international broadcasts.