Mauritania’s ex-President faces prison sentence
On Monday December 4, a Nouakchott Court sentenced former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to five years’ imprisonment. He has been on trial since […]
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Green March: Socio-economic achievements in Sahara provinces at the focus of Royal speech
King Mohammed VI of Morocco delivered, on Sunday, a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the glorious Green March. […]
Mauritania: Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz arrested
The former Mauritanian president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, was arrested on Tuesday evening at around 8pm GMT and placed in detention by a judge of […]
Health insurance for the poorest: a first in Mauritania
A total of 620,000 people, among the poorest populations in the country, will now benefit from health insurance covered at 100% by the State. This […]
G5 Sahel, Minusma and the European Union renew their commitment to fight against terrorism in the Sahel
The members of the G5 Sahel and Minusma, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali, will step up their coordination in the fight against terrorism […]
Mauritania: Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz prohibited from leaving Nouakchott
The public prosecutor of West Nouakchott prohibited Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz from leaving the capital on Friday evening during the ongoing investigation. More than 300 […]
G5 Sahel summit took place in Mauritania
The G5 Sahel countries and France meet on Tuesday June 30 in Nouakchott to take stock of their fight against the jihadists, six months after […]
EU commits €108 million to improve Niger’s social policies, good governance & access to electricity
The European Union is mobilizing an extra €108 million for social policies, security, good governance and access to electricity in Niger. This was announced by […]
AU leaders (finally) agree on reforms to reduce dependence on donors
African leaders on Sunday agreed on measures compelling member states to pay their dues to reinforce the union’s financial autonomy from its donors and development […]
Promising prospects awaiting Moroccan-Mauritanian ties, FM
Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita said in Mauritanian capital Nouakchott last week that the two countries have a common willingness to foster their bilateral ties, […]