Mauritania
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Mauritania Announces New Government Lineup
Mauritania's new government lineup has been announced, with 30 ministers and officials appointed to various portfolios.
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Mauritania
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Mauritania's EDGE School Opens New Campus in Nouakchott
Mauritania's EDGE School, a higher education institution, has opened its new campus in Nouakchott, offering high-quality academic programs in fields such as business, engineering, and inf...
Mauritania
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Mauritanian President's Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Respect and Debate
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's recent cabinet reshuffle has sparked a mix of respect and debate, with some ministers leaving their positions.
Mauritania
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Cultural and Sports Festival Kicks Off in Mauritania's Kori Administrative Center
Mauritania's Kori Administrative Center hosts cross-border cultural and sports days
Mauritania
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Mauritania's Korokl Governor Launches National Urban Cleanliness Campaign
Mauritania's Korokl governor launches national urban cleanliness campaign to promote environmental awareness and improve city appearances.
Mauritania
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At least 139 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat sinks off Djibouti coast
UN reports 139 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast en route to Yemen
Mauritania
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Mauritania's Northern Nouakchott Governor Inspects Clean-up Efforts
Mauritania's Northern Nouakchott governor inspects clean-up efforts in the capital as part of a campaign to clean and remove waste from the city.
Mauritania
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Mauritania Implements Second Biological Fishing Ban for 2026
Mauritania's Ministry of Fishing has announced that its second biological fishing ban for 2026 has come into effect, halting octopus and cephalopod fishing in the country's territorial wa...
Mauritania
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Mauritania's SOMELEC Fire Report Reveals Governance Crisis
A recent report on the SOMELEC fires in Mauritania has highlighted a deep governance crisis, with widespread criticism of the government's handling of the situation.
Mauritania
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Mauritania's President Ghazouani Renews Confidence in Prime Minister Ould Diaye
Mauritania's President Ghazouani reappoints Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Diaye amid government reshuffle
Mauritania
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L'encens, une filière lucrative pour les femmes en Mauritanie et au Mali
L'encens, ou woussoulan, est un produit traditionnel qui fait vivre une filière économique importante, principalement portée par des femmes.
Mauritania
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Mali Hosts First International Dance Biennale in Bamako
Mali launches its first International Dance Biennale, GAYA, to promote dance as a means of cultural transmission and artistic innovation.