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The Government of Mauritania has announced heightened surveillance of reported Ebola virus disease cases in several African countries, introducing a coordinated set of preventive measures aimed at reinforcing national health security and protecting citizens at all entry points. In a joint statement issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Health, and Equipment and Transport, […]
Mauritania has validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and formally joined the World Health Organization’s SPECS 2030 initiative, marking a significant policy milestone in its healthcare reform agenda. The plan is designed to expand equitable, sustainable and quality eye care services nationwide, addressing needs across the full continuum of care from prevention and […]
Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Abdallahi Souleymane Sheikh Sidiya, held talks with President of the African Development Bank Sidi Ould Tah on strengthening economic and financial cooperation between Mauritania and the African institution. The meeting took place on Sunday, May 24 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, on the sidelines of the AfDB […]
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has sent a message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over by Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, envoy of the Mauritanian President, to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at a meeting held in Rabat Friday. The meeting provided opportunity to the two sides to review […]
The Mauritania has been officially included on the International Maritime Organization’s “white list”, signalling international recognition of its commitment to upholding global standards in seafarer training, certification, and maritime licensing. The announcement was made by the Mauritanian Maritime Affairs Agency (AMAM), which described the development as a significant endorsement of the country’s regulatory and institutional […]
A criminal Court in Nouakchott has sentenced two opposition lawmakers, Marieme Cheikh Dieng and Ghamou Achour, to four years in prison after convicting them of insulting President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and inciting unrest. The two MPs had been charged last month with “attacking the symbols of the state” and calling for protests, following social media […]
Mauritania’s armed forces have rejected claims circulating in some digital media alleging cross-border movements of fighters, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on May 3, the General Staff said the reports form part of a disinformation campaign intended to create confusion and undermine the credibility of the military. It stressed […]
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 […]