A joint meeting of the local vigilance committee and the crisis and catastrophe management committee was held in Macina, Mauritania, on October 29. The meeting was presided over by Prefect of the Cercle, Albaraka Ag Amarizag. The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including the deputy mayor, Mamadou Almamy Tangara, the FAMa coordinator, the interim head of the local development and solidarity economy service, Moussa Kiré, and representatives from defense and security forces, religious leaders, and civil society organizations.
In his address, Prefect Ag Amarizag expressed his delight at seeing the large turnout and welcomed the opportunity to share information on the cercle's affairs. He thanked the people of Macina for their mobilization to host displaced persons from villages affected by terrorist attacks. He also extended his gratitude to technical services and partners for their efforts in providing assistance to those affected.
Deputy Mayor Mamadou Almamy Tangara also expressed his satisfaction with the resumption of these statutory meetings and wished the proceedings every success. The interim head of the local development and solidarity economy service, Moussa Kiré, provided detailed information on internally displaced persons, assistance provided by individuals, technical services, partners, and well-wishers.
According to Moussa Kiré, a total of 631 households, comprising 1283 men, 1443 women, and 547 children, have been registered as internally displaced persons from January 2026 to date. However, 03 households from Touara, Souleye, and Founou Ntokoro Ouani, and 70 households from Touara have not undergone biometric registration.
The meeting also discussed the challenges faced by displaced persons and the commitments made by some partners. In the short term, the urgent needs identified include food, shelter, and dignity kits. Other issues discussed during the meeting included the resumption of EDM activities, reduction in fuel prices, and other related matters.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the Prefect, who appreciated the contributions and participation of all stakeholders. The committees aim to strengthen coordination and response efforts to address the needs of affected populations.
The joint meeting demonstrated the commitment of local authorities and stakeholders to address the impact of crises and catastrophes on communities in Macina. Key stakeholders will continue to work together to provide support and assistance to those in need.
Key points
- The Macina meeting brought together a range of stakeholders to discuss local vigilance, crisis management, and catastrophe response.
- A total of 631 households have been registered as internally displaced persons in Macina from January 2026 to date.
- Urgent needs identified include food, shelter, and dignity kits for displaced persons.
