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The Nouakchott Court of Appeal has approved a request from the defense team of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to refer his case to the Constitutional Council. This request, granted during the first hearing on the matter, seeks a ruling on possible violations of Article 93 of the Constitution and Article 2 of the […]
The appeal trial of former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz opened Wednesday in Nouakchott. He is accused of abusing his power to amass a huge fortune. The former Head of State, who ruled this largely desert country of 4.5 million people from 2008 to 2019, was sentenced at first instance to 5 years in […]
Mauritania received, on Tuesday November 13, a significant donation of 6,720 tons of rice from South Korea to support the World Food Programme (WFP) in its efforts to combat food insecurity in the country. This donation is part of an ongoing partnership aimed at addressing the growing challenges of food scarcity and malnutrition in Mauritania, […]
Morocco and Mauritania have stressed the need to strengthen further cooperation between their armies to tighten border security, counter illegal migration, and cross-border criminal activities threatening regional stability. These are among top priorities of the cooperation program discussed Tuesday in Rabat by the Moroccan-Mauritanian Joint Military Commission convened under the co-chairmanship of Lt. General Mohammed […]
The thirteenth session of the Mauritania-Senegal Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Nouakchott, reviews existing agreements and explores new areas for mutually beneficial collaboration. This year’s session prioritized sectors crucial to economic and social development, including fisheries, energy, transport, higher education, livestock, trade, and digital technology. The discussions aim to produce recommendations that will shape future […]
Morocco and Mauritania have voiced their shared determination to upgrade their military and defense cooperation. This came during a meeting held in Marrakech between Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the South Zone, Mohammed Berrid, and Mauritanian Minister of Defense Hanena Ould Sidi, on the sidelines of Marrakech Air Show 2024. The meeting […]
Murray Auchincloss, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of British Petroleum (BP), announced Wednesday October 30, significant progress towards the upcoming exploitation of the Ahmeyim liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, situated off the coasts of Mauritania and Senegal. BP is anticipating the commencement of production and export operations in early 2025, a development that underscores the growing […]
According to sources close to Taqadoumy, David Campbell, BP’s Executive Vice-president, visited Nouakchott over the week-end, meeting with Government officials from the energy sector. Following his visit, Campbell traveled to Dakar to discuss ways to resolve any remaining differences between Mauritania and Senegal, as the Ahmeyim LNG project nears its production and export phase. Campbell’s […]
On Monday, October 28, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s support for Mauritania in its efforts to secure and monitor its borders. During her two-day visit to Mauritania, Robles met with Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Nouakchott. They discussed Mauritania-Spain defense relations and reviewed cooperation between the two […]
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a preliminary agreement to provide financial support to Tanzania and Mauritania, totaling approximately $428.15 million, to help both countries pursue crucial economic reforms. For Mauritania, the IMF will disburse around $39.7 million through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), alongside an additional $8.6 million […]