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Deadly boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving nearly 50 dead and dozens missing

A devastating migrant tragedy unfolded off the coast of Mauritania on Tuesday night when a pirogue carrying 160 people capsized, resulting in at least 49 deaths, according to AFP. Survivors recount the disaster Seventeen men survived the incident, including eleven Senegalese and six Gambians. After......

Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving 69 dead and dozens missing

At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......

Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania: 49 dead, hundreds missing

At least 49 people have died and around a hundred are missing more than 48 hours after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Mauritania, authorities reported Friday. The vessel, a small wooden boat, went down on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday with 160 people on board, according to the......

Greenpeace in Mauritania: fishmeal industry under scrutiny

Nouakchott, August 25, 2025 — Environmental organization Greenpeace has renewed its campaign against the fishmeal and fish oil industry in Mauritania, warning that this activity deprives millions of people in West Africa of essential food resources. During a mission carried out between August......

Société Générale exits Mauritania as French banks retreat from Africa

Société Générale’s latest divestment in Africa A consortium of investors, including Enko Capital and Oronte, has finalized the acquisition of Société Générale’s Mauritanian retail banking subsidiary. Announced on Monday, this move marks......

Saudi delegation launches strategic investment tour in North Africa

A high-level Saudi delegation comprising over thirty investors and economic officials began an official tour of North Africa on June 29, focusing primarily on Morocco and Mauritania. Organized by the Saudi Chambers of Commerce Federation, the mission aims to strengthen bilateral economic ties and explore......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen archival collaboration with landmark agreement

Morocco and Mauritania have formalized a significant partnership in archival preservation through a newly signed cooperation agreement. The accord, signed at the Moroccan Archives Foundation headquarters in Rabat, establishes a framework for bilateral efforts in collecting, processing, and enhancing......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen pelagic fisheries cooperation for sustainable development

Pelagic fishing, a vital marine resource, serves as a powerful driver for integration and growth among countries along Africa’s Atlantic coast. In this context, Morocco and Mauritania have recently taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation. On June 2 and 3, 2025, in Dakhla......

King Mohammed VI congratulates new AfDB president Sidi Ould Tah

King Mohammed VI extended his congratulations to Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. In his congratulatory message, the King warmly praised Sidi Ould Tah and wished him success in his important role. The King highlighted that his election reflects......