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The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Mauritania signed on Monday in Nouakchott a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Union (EU), providing for technical support from the European Center for Support of Electoral Processes (ECES), and launch of a collaborative initiative to bolster the capacity of the African country’s election-related institutions. Under the […]
The Mauritania Digital Transfer Points Association on Wednesday announced a temporary and organized suspension of withdrawal, deposit, and transfer services, citing recent measures linked to electronic transaction regulations. The association said the move was not directed at banking partnerships but aimed at safeguarding the sector and ensuring the delivery of financial services under safe and […]
Strengthening trade between Morocco and Mauritania was at the center of talks on Friday in Rabat between Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, and a delegation from the Mauritanian Employers’ Association. The meeting explored opportunities for cooperation, particularly in logistics, goods transit, and the development of Mauritanian exports to the Moroccan market and, […]
Morocco and Mauritania have strengthened their cooperation with the signing of two partnership agreements as part of an ambitious project aimed at promoting specialized higher education and training of highly qualified Mauritanian executives in the agricultural sector. The two agreements were signed on Thursday in Nouakchott by Secretary General of the Mauritanian Ministry of Higher […]
Mauritania is considering a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Cybastion to enhance the resilience of its digital infrastructure amid rising online threats. The initiative, discussed in a meeting between Cybastion representatives and Ahmed Salem Badh, Minister of Digital Transformation and Administrative Management, aims to establish a national Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and […]
The national consumer price index in Mauritania increased by 0.8% in December 2025 compared to November, according to the National Agency for Statistics and Population and Economic Analysis (ANSADE). The rise was attributed to price increases across all major consumption categories, including food, as well as housing and communication. Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by […]
President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on Thursday chaired a brief meeting at the presidential palace to initiate consultations on a proposed national political dialogue, bringing together representatives of both the ruling majority and the opposition. The closed-door discussions were limited to the Head of State and the designated dialogue coordinator, Moussa Fall, who presented a draft […]
Mauritania will soon begin construction of a 220-megawatt hybrid power plant in Nouakchott under a public-private partnership, the Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. The project, the first of its scale and design in the country, combines solar and wind energy with advanced battery storage to enhance grid stability and service quality. The facility will […]
A group of political parties currently in the process of formation has raised concerns, on 22 December,2025, over prolonged delays in the issuance of final legal documents required to operate officially, despite meeting all legal and administrative requirements under the Law on Political Parties. And its implementing decree. In a joint declaration, the parties said […]
Morocco and Mauritania discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in decentralization and land-use planning during meetings held recently in Nouakchott between governmental officials. Talks covered prospects of developing a roadmap designed to consolidate ties between both countries’ local authorities in local governance, such as public services, urban development, and land-use planning. In a statement to MAP, the […]