Keywords: Mauritania


Mauritania's Firm Stance: Sahara's Sovereignty Unlinked from Palestinian Cause

In a bold diplomatic move, Mauritania has unequivocally rejected the Polisario Front's attempts to draw parallels between the Sahara and Palestine, emphasizing the distinct nature of these two geopolitical conflicts. This decisive stance underscores Mauritania's commitment to maintaining a balanced......

Spain and Mauritania Forge New Agreements to Tackle Migration Crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has embarked on a significant tour of West Africa, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral relations with Mauritania, Gambia, and Senegal, key departure points for migrants attempting the perilous journey to the Canary Islands. On Tuesday, Sánchez......

Moroccan Military Thwarts Unauthorized Prospecting in Border Zone

In a recent incident, the Moroccan military employed drone technology to target and strike two vehicles and a large truck belonging to prospectors from the Tindouf camps in the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border. The attack, which occurred in the "Mak" area, did not result in any casualties. Sources......

Aziz Akhannouch Represents Morocco at Mauritanian President’s Inauguration

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived today in Nouakchott to represent King Mohammed VI at the inauguration of Mauritania’s re-elected President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. El Ghazouani begins his second term after securing a decisive victory......

Maroc Telecom Expands Customer Base Amid Market Challenges and Legal Hurdles

Maroc Telecom, Morocco's foremost telecommunications provider, has reported a significant 5.1% increase in its customer base for the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 78.4 million subscribers. This growth comes despite facing stiff competition and legal challenges in its domestic market. The......

Mauritania's Incumbent President Ghazouani Secures Resounding First-Round Victory

In a decisive electoral outcome, incumbent President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured a resounding victory in Mauritania's presidential election, clinching a second term in office with 56.12% of the votes cast, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Monday. Ghazouani's......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......

Climate Shift Drives Sardine Migration Along Northwest African Coastline

The relentless advance of climate change is etching a lasting imprint on the marine habitats of Northwest Africa, as per a pioneering study. In a vivid demonstration of the extensive ramifications of global warming, sardines and other small pelagic fish species are embarking on a northward journey along......

The Bittersweet Reality: A New Wave of Price Hikes Hits Fruits and Vegetables

In a turn of events that is leaving consumers' wallets lighter, a fresh surge in prices is sweeping across Morocco's fruit and vegetable markets. This latest bout of inflation is a multifaceted phenomenon, driven by a perfect storm of climatic vagaries, the lifting of import duties by Mauritania,......