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Jihadist violence in the Sahel threatens wider region
Jihadist violence in the Sahel has surged, with Al-Qaeda- and Islamic State-linked groups launching major attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso,
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Climate change and conflict push Mauritania’s farmers into fishermen
Many of Mauritania’s fishermen never learned to swim. They didn’t expect to make their living on the ocean.
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NATO is prepared to step up efforts to help Mauritanian forces combat terrorism
Mauritanian Defense Minister Hanana Ould Sidimet with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday.
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IDA gives $36 million to Mauritania to improve social protection system
The International Development Association, (IDA), which is a member of the World Bank, has provided an additional $36 million for
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Seven candidates to contest Mauritania’s presidential election
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani will compete with six other candidates in the June 29 presidential election, according to a
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Former President of Mauritania barred from contesting June election
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been disqualified from the June 29 presidential election due to a lack
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World Bank: Mauritania's urban growth among Africa's fastest at 3.8%
Mauritania's urban areas are expanding rapidly at a rate of 3.8%, among the highest in Africa, according
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Mauritania ex-leader among eight to file candidacy for president
Eight men have submitted their candidacies for Mauritania's June 29 presidential election, including incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and
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Norwegian firm wins work on semi-sub offshore Mauritania
Norway-based cleantech service provider Soiltech has landed a new contract with UK-headquartered oil and gas company Tullow Oil for operations
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Mauritania looking for new gas developer as BP’s license expires
Mauritania is seeking a developer for its BirAllah offshore natural gas discovery after a license held by BP and Kosmos
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Mauritania holds military exercises near border with Mali
Mauritania’s army has conducted a series of military drills on its southeastern border with Mali over the last few
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Mauritania’s Islamist party names first presidential candidate since 2009
Mauritania's Islamist opposition party, Tewassoul, has nominated its leader, Hamadi Ould Sid' El Moctar, as its presidential
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U.S. trains Mauritanian bloggers and journalists ahead of presidential election
The U.S. recently launched a 5-day news training program for bloggers and journalists in Mauritania ahead of their presidential