In Mauritania, a formal handover ceremony took place on November 10, 2026, marking the end of the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life and the transfer of its responsibilities to the National Anti-Corruption Authority. The event occurred at the Supreme Court in Nouakchott. This transition is a result of a new law, number 2025-02, passed on June 25, 2025, which established the National Anti-Corruption Authority.
The Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life was created by law number 2007-54 on September 18, 2007. The new National Anti-Corruption Authority will now handle the reception and registration of asset and interest declarations from public officials and those managing public funds. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability in public life.
The handover process was formalized with the signing of a transfer protocol. Moustapha Sidi Mou, rapporteur of the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life, and Yahya Jiddou, secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, signed the document. The ceremony was overseen by Cheikh Ahmed Sid'Ahmed, president of the Supreme Court and former president of the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life.
The event was also attended by Jemal Ould Yedaly, president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, and Amadou Youssouf Diallo, secretary-general of the Supreme Court. All personnel from the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life were present. This marks the end of a transitional phase outlined in a joint circular from March 17, 2026.
The National Anti-Corruption Authority is tasked with promoting transparency and combating corruption in Mauritania. The handover ceremony signifies a new chapter in the country's efforts to enhance accountability and integrity in public life. The new authority will work to ensure that public officials comply with asset and interest declaration requirements.
The Supreme Court played a key role in facilitating the transition between the two bodies. The court's involvement ensures that the handover process was conducted in a transparent and orderly manner. This development is seen as a positive step towards strengthening governance and reducing corruption in Mauritania.
The successful transfer of responsibilities from the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life to the National Anti-Corruption Authority demonstrates Mauritania's commitment to improving transparency and accountability. The new authority will work to build on the foundation established by the Commission and make further progress in promoting integrity in public life.
Key points
- The handover ceremony marked the end of the Commission for Financial Transparency of Public Life and the beginning of the National Anti-Corruption Authority's operations.
