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The 12th edition of the Regional Maritime and Coastal Forum concluded on Thursday in Nouakchott, with participants adopting the Nouakchott Declaration and urging intensified efforts to safeguard marine and coastal ecosystems across West Africa. Hosted by Mauritania in collaboration with the Regional Partnership for the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Areas in West Africa, the […]
The Guelb Moghrein Mine continues to demonstrate resilience amid global energy instability, maintaining its strategic importance to Mauritania’s mining output despite entering a transitional phase. According to first-quarter 2026 results from First Quantum Minerals, the site produced 2,910 tons of copper and 7,722 ounces of gold. While output remains modest, operations are being recalibrated ahead […]
The Government of Mauritania has approved a draft decree allocating 40 hectares of land in Chami to the National Industrial and Mining Company for the development of a steel production plant and associated facilities. The project, aligned with national industrial policy, is expected to enhance the company’s operational efficiency. It is also aimed to strengthen […]
Efforts by Mauritania to reduce its reliance on the Tasiast gold mine are expected to take time, given that mining development cycles—from exploration to production—typically span several years or even more than a decade. In the interim, attention is turning to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) as a key support pillar for output. The sector […]
Morocco’s National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) launched the Programme Qualité de l’Eau en Afrique on 14-15 April in Rabat, at an expert workshop that brought together water utility operators from three partner countries. The programme, developed in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) under a memorandum of cooperation signed in December […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Mauritanian authorities have concluded a technical agreement on a new 42-month financial support program following a recent mission to Nouakchott. According to Mission Chief Félix Fischer, the arrangement is designed to “help Mauritania meet its financing needs, preserve its macroeconomic stability, and implement its National Development Plan.” […]
The Islamic Development Bank has approved a $59.28 million financing to support a rural electrification project in Mauritania, targeting improved access to affordable electricity across several regions. The initiative will focus on the Wilayas of Adrar, Assaba, Inchiri, Brakna, Hodh Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, and Tagant, with the objective of enhancing equitable and sustainable energy […]
President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani received on Tuesday in Nouakchott Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid, who is leading a high-ranking military delegation to this neighbouring country. The visit of the Moroccan military delegation is part of the Morocco-Mauritania Joint Military Cooperation […]
Moroccan military delegation, headed by Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid, is visiting Nouakchott to discuss ways of strengthening military coordination and cooperation with Mauritania top brass. Upon arrival at the Nouakchott military airport, General Berrid and his accompanying delegation were greeted by Chief of […]
Mauritania’s consumer protection body has criticized recent increases in fuel prices, warning that the adjustments will deepen the economic hardship faced by citizens. The Forum of Consumers in Mauritania said the price hikes were not implemented progressively, raising concerns over their sudden impact on households already grappling with rising living costs. The group noted that […]