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Everything SaharaWire has filed out of Mauritania: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Mali's mining sector sees significant recovery of 761 billion CFA francs in arrears and ongoing reforms to strengthen regulations and national benefits.
Mali's armed forces neutralize over 4,880 terrorists and destroy 162 bases in operations from May to October 20.
Mali's Health Minister launches World Handwashing Day, urging citizens to make handwashing with soap a daily habit to prevent diseases.
Mauritania's capital Nouakchott is hosting FORUMIC 2026, a regional forum for media professionals to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Arab Maghreb and Sahel regions.
Mauritanian government officials and citizens praise progress made in the Nouakchott development program, improving living standards and services for residents.
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.
