In a ceremony held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, relief aid was distributed to 19 families affected by recent rains and strong winds in the village of Al-Chifa, Aghourt commune, Mauritania. The aid, provided by the Mauritanian Food Security Commission, was handed over by the Advisor to the Governor of L'Asabe, Ali Samba Mamadou M'Baye. The assistance included tents, food baskets, and basic necessities to help alleviate the suffering of the affected families.
The distribution of aid was carried out in coordination with the Regional Delegation of the Mauritanian Food Security Commission, the Mayor of Aghourt commune, and local authorities. According to the Advisor to the Governor, the initiative was launched under the instructions of the Governor of L'Asabe to provide support to families affected by the storm that damaged their homes. The aid distribution is part of the government's efforts to mitigate the effects of the disaster.
The Advisor to the Governor emphasized that the intervention is in line with the directives of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to stand by affected citizens and provide them with support in the face of disaster effects. The distribution of aid was witnessed by the Secretary General of Kiffa province, Sheikh Mohamed Kenty. The aid is expected to provide relief to families who lost their homes and belongings due to the recent rains and strong winds.
According to the Regional Delegate of the Mauritanian Food Security Commission, Arabi Ould Lahcen, a mission led by the Kiffa province governor conducted a survey on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to identify affected families. The survey revealed that 12 families had their homes completely damaged. These families received tents equipped with necessities, two mats, and a food basket consisting of 100 kg of rice, 10 kg of sugar, and 10 liters of oil.
The seven other families affected received food baskets. The Mayor of Aghourt commune, Sidi Ould Hamad, expressed his gratitude to the administrative authorities and the Regional Delegation of the Mauritanian Food Security Commission for their swift intervention in support of the affected families. The beneficiaries welcomed the aid, saying it would help alleviate the damage and losses caused by the recent rains and floods.
The relief aid distribution ceremony was attended by local authorities and community leaders. The Mauritanian government's efforts to provide support to affected families have been praised by the local population. The distribution of aid is part of the government's commitment to providing assistance to citizens affected by natural disasters.
The recent rains and strong winds caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the region. The Mauritanian government's response to the disaster has been swift, with the distribution of relief aid to affected families. The aid is expected to provide temporary relief to families as they work to rebuild their homes and recover from the disaster.
Key points
- 19 families affected by recent rains and strong winds in Aghourt, Mauritania, received relief aid from the Mauritanian Food Security Commission.
- The aid included tents, food baskets, and basic necessities to help alleviate the suffering of the affected families.
- The distribution of aid was carried out in coordination with local authorities and the Regional Delegation of the Mauritanian Food Security Commission.
