Mauritania
3 min
FEMAFOOT Enhances Journalists' Understanding of Football Rules
FEMAFOOT and AJSM collaborate to educate sports journalists on recent changes to football laws and VAR protocol.
North Africa
Mauritania
Capital Nouakchott
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Mauritania
3 min
Mauritania's President Tasks Prime Minister with Forming New Government
Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Prime Minister Moktار Ould Aja with forming a new government.
Mauritania
3 min
Nine Major Crimes Tried in Gao's First Criminal Chamber Session
Mauritania's Gao tribunal holds first criminal session, tries 9 major cases involving 11 accused.
Mauritania
3 min
Regional consultations conclude in Bougouni on livestock, fishing, and aquaculture
The two-day regional consultations on livestock, fishing, and aquaculture concluded in Bougouni, Mauritania, on October 8, 2026.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritania's Prime Minister Submits Government Resignation to President Ghazouani
Mauritania's Prime Minister Moktar Ould Aicha has submitted his government's resignation to President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritanian Opposition Leader Criticizes Lack of Accountability in "Somlec" Investigation
Mauritanian opposition leader criticizes government for not taking punitive actions against those responsible for irregularities at state-owned electricity company Somlec.
Mauritania
3 min
South African Judge Nafvanethim 'Nafy' Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African judge Nafvanethim 'Nafy' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her role in investigating international crimes and promoting human rights.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritania's Government Reshuffle Amidst 2029 Elections Preparations
Mauritania's President Ghazouani faces challenges in forming a new government as he navigates the country's complex political landscape ahead of the 2029 elections.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritania's President Reappoints Ould Ajay as Prime Minister
Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani reappoints Mochtar Ould Ajay as Prime Minister, tasking him with forming a new government.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritania's New Prime Minister Vows to Form Effective Government
Mauritania's newly appointed Prime Minister, Moktare Ould Ajeib, has pledged to form a competent government capable of addressing the country's challenges.
Mauritania
3 min
Mauritanian Party Calls for National Competency-Based Government
Mauritania's "Tahaddi" party demands a national competency-based government amid cabinet resignation.
Mauritania
3 min
UN Calls for Restorative Justice for African Descendants
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges countries to address historical and ongoing injustices against enslaved and colonized Africans.