uk-morocco-relations

Mauritania-Drug Trafficking: Prison Sentence for Sons of Ex-President Upheld

A court in Nouakchott has upheld the prison sentences handed to two sons of former Mauritanian president Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla involved in a drug trafficking case, reports say. Ely Cheikh and Sidi Mohamed Ould Haidalla saw the prison sentences they were handed in June confirmed, their lawyer Moctar Ould Ely told the media on […]

Sudan turns to solar energy as war causes $3bn damage to power sector

Sudan has suffered an estimated $3 billion in damage to its electricity sector since the outbreak of the conflict, forcing businesses, telecom firms and households to increasingly depend on costly solar energy alternatives, according to a new report by the United Nations Development Programme. The report, released on Monday, said widespread destruction of Sudan’s national […]

Mauritania joins the International Partnership on Information and Democracy

Mauritania has joined the International Partnership on Information and Democracy, reaffirming its dedication to global efforts to enhance democracy and protect freedoms. Through this initiative, the country aims to collaborate with other nations and organizations committed to advancing these shared goals. El Houssein Ould Medou, Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, highlighted Mauritania’s progress in […]