In a formal ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Nouakchott, members of the executive committee of Mauritania's National Anti-Corruption Authority took their oath of office on October 27, 2026. The ceremony was presided over by Cheikh Ahmed Sidi Ahmed, President of the Supreme Court. The event marked a significant step in the country's efforts to combat corruption.
The members of the executive committee who took the oath include Mohamed El Mamy Slam Mohamed Jied, Director of Prevention, Cooperation, and Communication; Mohamed Abdallahi Sidi Mohamed El-Hachimi, Director of Asset and Interest Declaration and Investigations; and Mohamed Fadel El-Imam Brahim, Director of Legal Affairs and Studies. Also taking the oath were Lemina Mohamed Sidi Bouboutt, Director of Human Resources and Finance, and Yaqoub Abdallahi Hamza, Director of Information Systems and Digitalization.
During the ceremony, the President of the Supreme Court invited each member of the executive committee to take the oath, which involves raising the right hand and reciting a pledge to respect professional secrecy and exercise their functions with integrity, impartiality, and responsibility, in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. This oath is a critical component of their role in promoting transparency and accountability.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the public prosecutor's office, including Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Talha, Substitute Prosecutor General at the Supreme Court, and Mohamed Yeslem Ould Khaled, Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court, who acted as the court clerk. The presence of these officials underscores the importance of the event and the commitment of the Mauritanian authorities to fighting corruption.
The National Anti-Corruption Authority is a key institution in Mauritania's efforts to prevent and combat corruption. The authority's executive committee plays a crucial role in implementing the country's anti-corruption strategy and promoting good governance. The swearing-in of the committee members is a significant milestone in this process.
The event was reported by Journal Tahalil, a Mauritanian publication that provides coverage of news and current events in the country. The journal is based in Nouakchott and has been in operation since 2006.
The swearing-in of the executive committee members of the National Anti-Corruption Authority is a positive development in Mauritania's fight against corruption. The country's commitment to transparency and accountability is reflected in the establishment of this institution and the appointment of its members.
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- The members of the executive committee of Mauritania's National Anti-Corruption Authority took their oath of office in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court in Nouakchott on October 27, 2026.
