On October 6, 2026, the Director-General of Mauritania Television, Sidi Abdallah Mohamed, led a visit to the regional office of the Mauritanian channel in Adil, accompanied by the director of the Adil governor's office, Mohamedou Moulaye Bedi. The visit aimed to assess the office's operations and understand its role in promoting local media and addressing citizens' concerns. During the visit, the Director-General received a detailed briefing on the office's tasks and resources.

The regional office's manager, Lbat Ould Amdidih, presented an overview of the office's activities, highlighting its role as a cornerstone of decentralization efforts. He noted that the office has enhanced its services in line with the authorities' vision to expand the channel's coverage and programming. This expansion has been made possible by the availability of necessary technical, human, and material resources over the past few years.

The visit concluded with a meeting with office staff, where the Director-General discussed the new vision for improving the institution's output. He emphasized the need to align with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's directives to strengthen local media and ensure it meets development requirements. The Director-General outlined plans to upgrade regional offices to match local development needs in terms of speed, quality, and credibility.

During the meeting, the Director-General listened to staff concerns and challenges, pledging to provide necessary resources to ensure satisfactory working conditions. The meeting was attended by the director of regional offices and correspondents, Sheikh Sidati Ould Jilani, and the director of programs and production, Mokhtar Ould Mohamed Ali.

The Mauritanian Television regional office in Adil plays a vital role in covering local news and events. The office's staff highlighted the importance of their work in addressing local concerns and promoting community engagement. The Director-General's visit demonstrated the institution's commitment to enhancing its services and addressing staff needs.

The visit is part of Mauritania Television's efforts to strengthen its regional presence and improve its services. The institution aims to provide high-quality programming and coverage that meets local needs and expectations. By engaging with staff and stakeholders, the Director-General seeks to ensure that the institution remains relevant and effective in promoting local media and development.

The Mauritanian government has emphasized the importance of local media in promoting development and addressing community concerns. The visit by the Director-General of Mauritania Television reflects the institution's commitment to supporting these efforts and ensuring that local media plays a vital role in promoting national development.

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  • Mauritania Television's director-general visits regional office to assess operations and discuss future plans.

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