Mauritania

Country Mauritania
Capital Nouakchott
Continent Africa
Currency Ouguiya(MRO)
Languages Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, French, Zenaga & Berber

Nouakchott

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Independent from France in 1960, Mauritania annexed the southern third of the former Spanish Sahara (now Western Sahara) in 1976 but relinquished it after three years of raids by the Polisario guerrilla front seeking independence for the territory. Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed TAYA seized power in a coup in 1984 and ruled Mauritania with a heavy hand for more than two decades. A series of presidential elections that he held were widely seen as flawed. A bloodless coup in August 2005 deposed President TAYA and ushered in a military council that oversaw a transition to democratic rule. Independent candidate Sidi Ould Cheikh ABDALLAHI was inaugurated in April 2007 as Mauritania's first freely and fairly elected president. His term ended prematurely in August 2008 when a military junta led by General Mohamed Ould Abdel AZIZ deposed him and ushered in a military council government. AZIZ was subsequently elected president in July 2009. The country continues to experience ethnic tensions among its black population (Afro-Mauritanians) and white and black Moor (Arab-Berber) communities, and is having to confront a growing terrorism threat by al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).

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Mauritania - Wikipedia
Mauritania - CIA World Fact Book
Mauritania - BBC
Mauritania - Timeline - BBC

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Sudan, Mauritania discuss IMF support - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeSudan, Mauritania discuss IMF support  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

Mauritania Airlines adds wet-leased A320 capacity - ch-aviationMauritania Airlines adds wet-leased A320 capacity  ch-aviation

bp completes loading of first cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project | News and insights | Home - BPbp completes loading of first cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project | News and insights | Home  BP

Ongoing presence of Leishmania major cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mauritania, 2016–2024 - BMC Infectious DiseasesOngoing presence of Leishmania major cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mauritania, 2016–2024  BMC Infectious Diseases

Report highlights impact of Mauritania’s investment reforms and further potential - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Report highlights impact of Mauritania’s investment reforms and further potential  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Mauritania’s Balancing Act amid Intensifying Algerian-Moroccan Rivalry - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)Mauritania’s Balancing Act amid Intensifying Algerian-Moroccan Rivalry  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

First LNG cargo dispatched from Senegal and Mauritania’s GTA - African EnergyFirst LNG cargo dispatched from Senegal and Mauritania’s GTA  African Energy

Mauritania Hosts Training Course on Countering Terrorist Threats to Hydrocarbon Facilities and Maritime Security - Welcome to the United NationsMauritania Hosts Training Course on Countering Terrorist Threats to Hydrocarbon Facilities and Maritime Security  Welcome to the United Nations

Giving back to the desert in Mauritania - Food and Agriculture OrganizationGiving back to the desert in Mauritania  Food and Agriculture Organization

Deep into the Sahara, on a Mauritanian adventure - Financial TimesDeep into the Sahara, on a Mauritanian adventure  Financial Times

First official Mission of EU Commissioner Síkela develops mutually beneficial cooperation with Mauritania - International Partnerships - European CommissionFirst official Mission of EU Commissioner Síkela develops mutually beneficial cooperation with Mauritania  International Partnerships - European Commission

India, Mauritania sign MoUs to boost ties during President Murmu's visit - Business StandardIndia, Mauritania sign MoUs to boost ties during President Murmu's visit  Business Standard

Mauritania: Challenging gender stereotypes in football - ohchrMauritania: Challenging gender stereotypes in football  ohchr

ECRE Working Paper 21 – The EU-Mauritania Partnership: Whose Priorities? - European Council on Refugees and ExilesECRE Working Paper 21 – The EU-Mauritania Partnership: Whose Priorities?  European Council on Refugees and Exiles

Moroccan military delegation visits Mauritania - Yabiladi.comMoroccan military delegation visits Mauritania  Yabiladi.com

Transforming lives in Mauritania through adaptive social protection - World BankTransforming lives in Mauritania through adaptive social protection  World Bank

India and Mauritania sign MoUs on cultural exchange, visa exemption - Times of IndiaIndia and Mauritania sign MoUs on cultural exchange, visa exemption  Times of India

EU provides €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEU provides €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Mauritania: More support needed to meet the growing needs of Malian refugees - IFRCMauritania: More support needed to meet the growing needs of Malian refugees  IFRC

Presidential Visit to Malawi and Mauritania - Drishti IASPresidential Visit to Malawi and Mauritania  Drishti IAS

World's most dangerous train journey has no seats, no roof, train travels 704 kilometers without a single sto - India.ComWorld's most dangerous train journey has no seats, no roof, train travels 704 kilometers without a single sto  India.Com

TGS Expands its Mauritania 3D Seismic Library - RigzoneTGS Expands its Mauritania 3D Seismic Library  Rigzone

News: L’OTAN livre à la Mauritanie du matériel pour ses forces d'opérations spéciales, 17-Dec.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNews: L’OTAN livre à la Mauritanie du matériel pour ses forces d'opérations spéciales, 17-Dec.-2024  NATO - Homepage

Spotlight on basic education completion and foundational learning: Mauritania | Global Education Monitoring Report - UNESCOSpotlight on basic education completion and foundational learning: Mauritania | Global Education Monitoring Report  UNESCO

Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Staff Report for the 2024 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility, Request for Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Second R - International Monetary FundIslamic Republic of Mauritania: Staff Report for the 2024 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Arrangements Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility, Request for Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Second R  International Monetary Fund

BP Loads First LNG Export Cargo From Senegal-Mauritania Project - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comBP Loads First LNG Export Cargo From Senegal-Mauritania Project  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

President Murmu meets Mauritania counterpart, discusses ways to further strengthen ties - The HinduPresident Murmu meets Mauritania counterpart, discusses ways to further strengthen ties  The Hindu

Mauritania: Over 100 bodies found off coast in recent weeks - InfoMigrantsMauritania: Over 100 bodies found off coast in recent weeks  InfoMigrants

On the hunt for meteorites in the far reaches of the Sahara - The Washington PostOn the hunt for meteorites in the far reaches of the Sahara  The Washington Post

UNHCR Mauritania Refugee Emergency Response (as of 31 December 2024) - ReliefWebUNHCR Mauritania Refugee Emergency Response (as of 31 December 2024)  ReliefWeb

Qatar Charity provides aid for flood-affected in Mauritania - ReliefWebQatar Charity provides aid for flood-affected in Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Mauritania - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsMauritania  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Fire shuts Kinross’ Tasiast mill in Mauritania - Mining.comFire shuts Kinross’ Tasiast mill in Mauritania  Mining.com

India, Mauritania sign MoUs to Foster cooperation in Agriculture, Renewable Energy - Elets TechnomediaIndia, Mauritania sign MoUs to Foster cooperation in Agriculture, Renewable Energy  Elets Technomedia

Malian refugees in Mauritania: a tale of survival and solidarity - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsMalian refugees in Mauritania: a tale of survival and solidarity  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

BP and Mauritania say leak detected at gas project off West Africa - ReutersBP and Mauritania say leak detected at gas project off West Africa  Reuters

Revitalizing farmland in Mauritania: a community-driven initiative - World BankRevitalizing farmland in Mauritania: a community-driven initiative  World Bank

Mauritania - General DebateMauritania  General Debate

Mauritania: Journalists take a stand against gender-based violence - ohchrMauritania: Journalists take a stand against gender-based violence  ohchr

Diaspora key to India's 2047 development goal: President in Mauritania - Business StandardDiaspora key to India's 2047 development goal: President in Mauritania  Business Standard

President Murmu arrives in Mauritania on 2nd leg of her three-nation visit - Business StandardPresident Murmu arrives in Mauritania on 2nd leg of her three-nation visit  Business Standard

Senegal, Mauritania Achieve First Gas at GTA, Signaling New Era of Energy Security and West African Gas Production - African Energy ChamberSenegal, Mauritania Achieve First Gas at GTA, Signaling New Era of Energy Security and West African Gas Production  African Energy Chamber

Mauritania: RSF calls on the authorities to send a clear signal against the intimidation of journalists - Reporters sans frontièresMauritania: RSF calls on the authorities to send a clear signal against the intimidation of journalists  Reporters sans frontières

Tradition meets influence: The changing flavors of Ramadan in Mauritania - Global VoicesTradition meets influence: The changing flavors of Ramadan in Mauritania  Global Voices

SocGen agrees to sell Mauritania's unit to consortium led by Enko Capital - ReutersSocGen agrees to sell Mauritania's unit to consortium led by Enko Capital  Reuters

Mauritania launches electronic visa system - VisasNewsMauritania launches electronic visa system  VisasNews

Mauritania: Technical validation workshop for DRR strategy - UNDRRMauritania: Technical validation workshop for DRR strategy  UNDRR

Advancing sustainable agricultural mechanization in Mauritania: FAO and government join forces to strengthen national capacities | Mecanización Agrícola Sostenible | Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura - Food and Agriculture OrganizationAdvancing sustainable agricultural mechanization in Mauritania: FAO and government join forces to strengthen national capacities | Mecanización Agrícola Sostenible | Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura  Food and Agriculture Organization

Mauritania: Mandatory Online Step Implemented for All Entrants - FragomenMauritania: Mandatory Online Step Implemented for All Entrants  Fragomen

Mauritania: Population Movement - IFRCMauritania: Population Movement  IFRC

Mauritania joins the international Partnership on Information and Democracy - Reporters sans frontièresMauritania joins the international Partnership on Information and Democracy  Reporters sans frontières

OLAF and Mauritania Deepen Cooperation in the Fight against Fraud - European Anti-Fraud OfficeOLAF and Mauritania Deepen Cooperation in the Fight against Fraud  European Anti-Fraud Office

Mali criticizes Mauritania for ill treatment of irregular migrants - InfoMigrantsMali criticizes Mauritania for ill treatment of irregular migrants  InfoMigrants

Mauritania - World BankMauritania  World Bank

Revamped investment code positions Mauritania for growth - African BusinessRevamped investment code positions Mauritania for growth  African Business

President Pavel Begins Historic Visit To Mauritania and Ghana - Brno DailyPresident Pavel Begins Historic Visit To Mauritania and Ghana  Brno Daily

Mauritania is ambitiously working to harness its vast energy resources - African BusinessMauritania is ambitiously working to harness its vast energy resources  African Business

SYSALIM - Sustainable and inclusive food systems for better security food and nutrition in Mauritania - EEASSYSALIM - Sustainable and inclusive food systems for better security food and nutrition in Mauritania  EEAS

2025 Refugee and Resilience Plan in Mauritania (3RP Mauritania) - ReliefWeb2025 Refugee and Resilience Plan in Mauritania (3RP Mauritania)  ReliefWeb

Understanding the new Malian refugees in Mauritania: a path forward amid growing challenges - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUnderstanding the new Malian refugees in Mauritania: a path forward amid growing challenges  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Colorful Dust Over Mauritania - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Colorful Dust Over Mauritania  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

GCA Supports Climate-Resilient Expansion of Mauritania’s Mining Logistics with African Development Bank Partnership - Global Center on AdaptationGCA Supports Climate-Resilient Expansion of Mauritania’s Mining Logistics with African Development Bank Partnership  Global Center on Adaptation

Mauritania becomes a launchpad for irregular migration to the EU - GIS ReportsMauritania becomes a launchpad for irregular migration to the EU  GIS Reports

What’s at stake in Mauritania’s presidential election? - Al JazeeraWhat’s at stake in Mauritania’s presidential election?  Al Jazeera

Moroccan bourse to help Mauritania set up first stock market - ZAWYAMoroccan bourse to help Mauritania set up first stock market  ZAWYA

Supporting Mauritania for a Peaceful Electoral Process - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSupporting Mauritania for a Peaceful Electoral Process  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Theo James visits Mauritania to spotlight refugees' climate challenges ahead of COP29 - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyTheo James visits Mauritania to spotlight refugees' climate challenges ahead of COP29  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

India, Mauritania Sign MoUs in Agriculture, Renewable Energy - Energy Capital & PowerIndia, Mauritania Sign MoUs in Agriculture, Renewable Energy  Energy Capital & Power

African Development Banks inks agreement with Mauritania to improve livestock sector - African BusinessAfrican Development Banks inks agreement with Mauritania to improve livestock sector  African Business

Documenting the Dromedary Camels of Mauritania - Magnum PhotosDocumenting the Dromedary Camels of Mauritania  Magnum Photos

Advancing sustainable agricultural mechanization in Mauritania: FAO and government join forces to strengthen national capacities | ?????????? ??????????? ????????? ????????? | ????????????????? ? ???????????????????? ??????????? ??????????? - Food and Agriculture OrganizationAdvancing sustainable agricultural mechanization in Mauritania: FAO and government join forces to strengthen national capacities | ?????????? ??????????? ????????? ????????? | ????????????????? ? ???????????????????? ??????????? ???????????  Food and Agriculture Organization

Signing of Grant Agreement with Mauritania:Contributing to sustainable fishery resource management and marine environment conservation by constructing a fishery research vessel | News&Publication - jica.go.jpSigning of Grant Agreement with Mauritania:Contributing to sustainable fishery resource management and marine environment conservation by constructing a fishery research vessel | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

French Development Agency Invests €64M in Mauritania Power Infrastructure - Energy Capital & PowerFrench Development Agency Invests €64M in Mauritania Power Infrastructure  Energy Capital & Power

First LNG transferred from deepwater GTA gas project - Offshore MagazineFirst LNG transferred from deepwater GTA gas project  Offshore Magazine

Migrants deported from Mauritania recount police beatings - Arab NewsMigrants deported from Mauritania recount police beatings  Arab News

Mauritania joins the Global Vulnerable Targets Programme: UNOCT and CTED conclude in-depth consultations to identify national needs and priorities in Nouakchott - Welcome to the United NationsMauritania joins the Global Vulnerable Targets Programme: UNOCT and CTED conclude in-depth consultations to identify national needs and priorities in Nouakchott  Welcome to the United Nations

Mauritania’s bid to become an African energy hub - Financial TimesMauritania’s bid to become an African energy hub  Financial Times

UNODC supports a strengthened Cooperation between Senegal and Mauritania in the Fight against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeUNODC supports a strengthened Cooperation between Senegal and Mauritania in the Fight against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood takes stock of cooperation with Mauritania - NATO - HomepageNATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood takes stock of cooperation with Mauritania  NATO - Homepage

Breaking down barriers through education in Mauritania - United Nations VolunteersBreaking down barriers through education in Mauritania  United Nations Volunteers

Mauritania expects an increase in travellers to the country after its participation at FITUR - Ifema MadridMauritania expects an increase in travellers to the country after its participation at FITUR  Ifema Madrid

Mauritania should mediate in Mali. Here’s how. - Atlantic CouncilMauritania should mediate in Mali. Here’s how.  Atlantic Council

UNHCR Mauritania Refugee Emergency Response (as of 30 September 2024) - ReliefWebUNHCR Mauritania Refugee Emergency Response (as of 30 September 2024)  ReliefWeb

Morocco and Mauritania to connect grids - Transformers MagazineMorocco and Mauritania to connect grids  Transformers Magazine

Mauritania | Population Movement Emergency Appeal (MDRMR017) - ReliefWebMauritania | Population Movement Emergency Appeal (MDRMR017)  ReliefWeb

EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania - The Defense PostEU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania  The Defense Post

Mauritania Economic Update 2024: How to Maximize Returns on Human Capital in Mauritania for Greater Wealth and Shared Prosperity - World BankMauritania Economic Update 2024: How to Maximize Returns on Human Capital in Mauritania for Greater Wealth and Shared Prosperity  World Bank

Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term - Al JazeeraMauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term  Al Jazeera

QRCS concludes medical convoys in Mauritania - ReliefWebQRCS concludes medical convoys in Mauritania  ReliefWeb

A school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe? - AP NewsA school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe?  AP News

Mauritania-Mali: a new point of conflict in the Sahelian hornet's nest - AtalayarMauritania-Mali: a new point of conflict in the Sahelian hornet's nest  Atalayar

Renewable Energy: Mauritania's Winning Bet - United Nations Development ProgrammeRenewable Energy: Mauritania's Winning Bet  United Nations Development Programme

Christians in Mauritania fear for their lives after protests - Genocide WatchChristians in Mauritania fear for their lives after protests  Genocide Watch

Mauritania’s President Ghazouani leads in presidential election - Al JazeeraMauritania’s President Ghazouani leads in presidential election  Al Jazeera

Mauritania | Governance of Tenure - Food and Agriculture OrganizationMauritania | Governance of Tenure  Food and Agriculture Organization

After border externalization: Migration, race, and labour in Mauritania | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society - UCL - London's Global UniversityAfter border externalization: Migration, race, and labour in Mauritania | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society  UCL - London's Global University

McGovern-Dole Success Story: School Feeding in Mauritania - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)McGovern-Dole Success Story: School Feeding in Mauritania  USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)

In Mauritania, meet Aziza Sidi Bouna, the Engineer Fighting Climate Change with Animal Waste - United Nations Development ProgrammeIn Mauritania, meet Aziza Sidi Bouna, the Engineer Fighting Climate Change with Animal Waste  United Nations Development Programme

Powering UNHCR’s work with solar energy in Mauritania and Nigeria - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyPowering UNHCR’s work with solar energy in Mauritania and Nigeria  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Mauritania: African Development Bank helps partners build social and environmental safeguard capacities - African Development Bank GroupMauritania: African Development Bank helps partners build social and environmental safeguard capacities  African Development Bank Group