Mauritania · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Mauritania faces challenges in attracting foreign investment due to shortcomings in its judicial system, real estate sector, banking industry, and anti-corruption efforts.
Mauritania and the EU are in talks to renew their fishing protocol, which expires on November 14, with European countries pushing for a swift agreement.
Mauritania's government has clarified its stance on the Western Sahara border dispute, stating that it has no demands or concessions to make regarding the disputed territory of Kouirate.
Students at the University of Nouakchott protested on October 22 due to a shortage of campus transport, prompting calls from a parliamentarian and a political party for urgent action.
Mauritania's "Mauritania to the Front" party has called for a clear reform plan for the higher education sector with specific deadlines and serious monitoring mechanisms.
Mauritania's diaspora community seeks digital learning solutions to overcome educational barriers
A Mauritanian student, Belqis Abdullah Adel, has publicly disputed a scholarship decision, citing a lack of transparency in the selection process.
Mauritania's military has announced the opening of applications for two US military academies, with eligible candidates able to apply until October 27.
23 Mauritanian doctors claim manipulation in scholarship allocation for medical specialization in Algeria
Registration for Mauritania's Higher Institute of Judiciary and Judicial Professions opens on October 26 for judiciary and judicial clerk positions.
A dust storm hit Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott, on Friday evening, reducing visibility and affecting traffic.
Burkina Faso's government approves $4 billion project to provide electricity to all citizens within 10 years.
