Mauritanian authorities detain 20 migrants bound for Spain
Mauritanian authorities in Nouadhibou have detained 20 irregular migrants of various nationalities preparing to travel to Spain, the gendarmerie said
New data from the Spanish National Security Department (DSN) has revealed that Mauritania was the main country of departure for
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is assessing a €461 million railway project linking Zouérat to Nouadhibou to enhance Mauritania’s
The AfDB has approved financing of over $18 million for Mauritania to launch the "3R-Water" project, a way
Mauritania’s foreign minister met UN envoy Staffan de Mistura in Brussels as the UN seeks deeper Mauritanian involvement in
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Mauritania for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. “I congratulate the
A Mauritanian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison for corruption, upholding
Senegal and Mali have protested Mauritania’s mass deportations of their citizens, citing harsh treatment. Videos show families, including children,
Mauritania has not experienced a terrorist attack in over 13 years, a stark contrast to neighboring Mali and other Sahel
BP, the UK-based energy company, has awarded a multi-year subsea contract to Texas-based Oceaneering. The contract involves subsea inspection, maintenance,
The USS Mount Whitney, the U.S. Sixth Fleet’s command ship, has docked in Nouakchott, underscoring Washington’s commitment
Representatives from key sectors, private stakeholders, experts, and civil society gathered for a new Morocco-Mauritania forum, established in 2022 by
Mauritania’s camel-mounted National Guard, or Meharists, are playing an increasingly visible role in the country’s strategy to prevent
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