On September 30, 2026, Mauritania's cabinet met under the leadership of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. During the meeting, the cabinet reviewed and approved several significant projects and agreements aimed at fostering the country's development. These included a law allowing Mauritania to join the Trade and Development Bank of Eastern and Southern Africa (TDB), enhancing the nation's access to financial tools for infrastructure, energy, and industry development.
The TDB membership aims to support Mauritania's development priorities, particularly in infrastructure, energy, industry, trade, and sustainable housing, as well as private sector financing. This move is expected to strengthen partnerships among Southern countries, promote intra-African exchanges, and integrate the Mauritanian economy into regional financing and investment channels. The cabinet also approved a law for Mauritania's accession to the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI), signed on May 18, 2000, in Mauritius.
The ATIDI aims to contribute to Africa's economic development by promoting trade, investment, and regional integration while mitigating risks that could hinder public and private financing. The agency offers various guarantee and insurance tools to mobilize capital for project structuring and create a more favorable investment environment. Additionally, the cabinet discussed and approved several decrees, including the appointment of the chairman of the board of directors for the Centre for Specialized Healthcare and the Public Health School in Rosso.
Further decrees included the organization and management of the Rural Electrification Fund. This decree outlines the methods for organizing and managing the fund, as well as procedures for mobilizing resources and using them. It provides a regulatory, financial, and operational framework to ensure public finance management in line with the provisions of the Electricity Code. The cabinet also reflected on President Ghazouani's recent working visit to the Adrar and Inchiri regions from September 20 to 26, 2026.
During the visit, the President interacted with local populations, listened to their concerns, and acknowledged their efforts in preparing for and hosting the visit. The cabinet expressed gratitude and congratulations to the people of these regions, particularly those in the Atar, Aouadan, Chinguetti, Ouajft, Akjoujt, and Benichab areas. The President's visit aimed to assess the living conditions of citizens and understand their needs and aspirations.
The cabinet also received updates on the international situation from the Minister of Interior, Decentralization, and Local Development, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Furthermore, the Minister of Interior provided a briefing on the domestic situation. The Minister of Education and Educational Reform presented a joint statement regarding the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year, which commences on October 5, 2026.
The joint statement highlighted preparations for the new academic year, including measures taken by relevant sectors such as the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Primary Education, the Ministry of Education and Educational Reform, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Ministry of Social Work, Childhood, and Family. The statement also reviewed achievements from the previous academic year, challenges faced, and plans for the upcoming year, focusing on improving education quality and governance.
Key points
- The Mauritanian cabinet approved laws for joining the Trade and Development Bank of Eastern and Southern Africa and the African Trade Insurance Agency.
- President Ghazouani recently visited Adrar and Inchiri regions to engage with local populations and understand their concerns.
- The cabinet also discussed preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year and strategies for improving education in Mauritania.
