The Mauritanian government has announced a series of development projects and decisions aimed at enhancing local development and responding to the priorities of citizens in the Adrar and Inchiri regions. These initiatives were announced by Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, spokesperson for the government, Hussein Ould Medou, following a cabinet meeting. The projects include road rehabilitation, support for the oasis sector, tourism development, and the establishment of vocational training centers.
The cabinet meeting reviewed the outcomes of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's recent visit to the Adrar and Inchiri regions. The visit, which Minister Ould Medou described as a "visit of contact and achievement," allowed the President to spend a week in the regions, engaging with local populations and addressing their concerns directly. The minister emphasized that the President's visit was productive, leading to a better understanding of local issues and the implementation of projects to address them.
The government has identified several key areas for development, including infrastructure, energy, and industry. Minister Ould Medou stated that the cabinet approved two draft laws related to international agreements. The first draft law concerns the ratification of the articles of association of the Trade and Development Bank of East and Southern Africa (TDB). Membership in this group is expected to provide Mauritania with access to additional financial tools to support its development priorities.
The second draft law concerns the ratification of the agreement establishing the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI). The agency, established in 2001, is a multilateral African financial institution specializing in covering trade and investment risks. Minister Ould Medou highlighted that ATIDI's primary tasks include providing guarantees, financial tools, and services aimed at developing trade and investment.
The government has also addressed recent incidents, including a fire that damaged two power plants in Nouakchott. Minister Ould Medou reported that President El Ghazouani visited the affected areas and took immediate measures to restore electricity services within 72 hours. An investigation committee was formed to determine the causes of the fire and propose solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In addition to development projects and international agreements, the government has been tackling issues related to financial extortion networks. Minister Ould Medou announced that security forces have launched a campaign to dismantle such networks, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. The minister emphasized that these networks have become a lucrative industry, producing and disseminating fake news.
The government also provided updates on other key projects, including the Nouakchott sanitation project. Minister Ould Medou called for fairness and accuracy when discussing the project's status, emphasizing that it has not been completed. The minister highlighted that the project's implementation requires significant time, resources, and planning.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched development projects in Adrar and Inchiri regions.
- The government has approved draft laws related to international agreements, including the Trade and Development Bank of East and Southern Africa and the African Trade Insurance Agency.
- The government is addressing recent incidents, including a fire that damaged power plants in Nouakchott and tackling financial extortion networks.
