Mauritania

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

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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
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Mauritania Secures World Bank Support for Energy, Mining Initiative - Energy Capital & PowerMauritania Secures World Bank Support for Energy, Mining Initiative  Energy Capital & Power

Mauritania Improved Energy Security Through Strategic Support From The World Bank - SolarQuarterMauritania Improved Energy Security Through Strategic Support From The World Bank  SolarQuarter

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

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

World Bank approves $82.5 million funding to boost Mauritania’s energy and mineral resources - The North Africa PostWorld Bank approves $82.5 million funding to boost Mauritania’s energy and mineral resources  The North Africa Post

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

Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundIslamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Giving back to the desert in Mauritania - fao.orgGiving back to the desert in Mauritania  fao.org

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

PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITED MAURITANIA YESTERDAY - PIBPRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITED MAURITANIA YESTERDAY  PIB

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

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

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

Police nab syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania - Punch NewspapersPolice nab syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania  Punch Newspapers

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

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

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

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

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 - fao.orgAdvancing 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  fao.org

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

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

Mauritania - General DebateMauritania  General Debate

Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundIslamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Police bust syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania for sexual exploitation - PM News NigeriaPolice bust syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania for sexual exploitation  PM News Nigeria

Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaMauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

NATO - News: NATO delivers Special Operations Forces’ equipment to Mauritania, 17-Dec.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNATO - News: NATO delivers Special Operations Forces’ equipment to Mauritania, 17-Dec.-2024  NATO - Homepage

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

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

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

India, Mauritania sign MoUs to Foster cooperation in Agriculture, Renewable Energy - Elets eGovIndia, Mauritania sign MoUs to Foster cooperation in Agriculture, Renewable Energy  Elets eGov

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

BP Halts Gas Leak Off Senegal and Mauritania Coasts - News Central TVBP Halts Gas Leak Off Senegal and Mauritania Coasts  News Central TV

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

Mauritania - Key Message Update: Lean season intensifies among poor households at the start of the rainy season, August 2024 - ReliefWebMauritania - Key Message Update: Lean season intensifies among poor households at the start of the rainy season, August 2024  ReliefWeb

President Murmu concludes 3-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi - Business StandardPresident Murmu concludes 3-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi  Business Standard

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

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

15 killed in shipwreck off Mauritania, over 150 missing - The Indian Express15 killed in shipwreck off Mauritania, over 150 missing  The Indian Express

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

Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Field Boosts Senegal and Mauritania Gas Production - Geopolitical MonitorGrand Tortue Ahmeyim Field Boosts Senegal and Mauritania Gas Production  Geopolitical Monitor

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

Mauritania joins the international Partnership on Information and Democracy - Reporters sans frontičresMauritania joins the international Partnership on Information and Democracy  Reporters sans frontičres

UAE Pres. exchanges Eid greetings with Mauritania, Tunisia, Iraq - Sharjah24UAE Pres. exchanges Eid greetings with Mauritania, Tunisia, Iraq  Sharjah24

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

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

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: Population Movement - IFRCMauritania: Population Movement  IFRC

Mauritania woos investors to BirAllah gas field - African BusinessMauritania woos investors to BirAllah gas field  African Business

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

Mauritania, EU sign €100M agreement to boost development, combat irregular migration - Anadolu AjansiMauritania, EU sign €100M agreement to boost development, combat irregular migration  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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

Mauritania Boosts Energy Security With World Bank Aid - Mirage NewsMauritania Boosts Energy Security With World Bank Aid  Mirage News

GIEWS Country Brief: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 31-January-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 31-January-2025  ReliefWeb

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

IIEP visiting researcher shares insights from China to Mauritania - UNESCOIIEP visiting researcher shares insights from China to Mauritania  UNESCO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conjuncta CEO Highlights $34B Green Hydrogen Project Progress in Mauritania - Energy Capital & PowerConjuncta CEO Highlights $34B Green Hydrogen Project Progress in Mauritania  Energy Capital & Power

BP Mauritania/Senegal Impairments Hit $4.5bn - mees.comBP Mauritania/Senegal Impairments Hit $4.5bn  mees.com

Mauritania’s Uranium Potential Grows, as Tiris Project Increases Production Target - Energy Capital & PowerMauritania’s Uranium Potential Grows, as Tiris Project Increases Production Target  Energy Capital & Power

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

Understanding the socio-economic profile of refugee arrivals in Mauritania since 2023 - Analysis of UNHCR and WFP data on Malian refugees living in Mauritania (October 2024) - ReliefWebUnderstanding the socio-economic profile of refugee arrivals in Mauritania since 2023 - Analysis of UNHCR and WFP data on Malian refugees living in Mauritania (October 2024)  ReliefWeb

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

Incumbent Ghazouani well ahead in Mauritania presidential poll - The HinduIncumbent Ghazouani well ahead in Mauritania presidential poll  The Hindu

Mauritania: Migrants face round-ups, arrests and deportations - InfoMigrantsMauritania: Migrants face round-ups, arrests and deportations  InfoMigrants

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

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

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

Psychiatric patients brave mental health desert in Mauritania - RFIPsychiatric patients brave mental health desert in Mauritania  RFI

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

An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history - AP NewsAn encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history  AP News

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

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

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

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

Pakistani migrants held in Mauritania over alleged smuggling to Canary Islands - InfoMigrantsPakistani migrants held in Mauritania over alleged smuggling to Canary Islands  InfoMigrants

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

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

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

NATO, Mauritania discuss bilateral security, military cooperation - Middle East MonitorNATO, Mauritania discuss bilateral security, military cooperation  Middle East Monitor

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

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

Impact of the deteriorating security situation in Mali on border areas: Mauritania - Senegal - Guinea (GRANIT) (as of 30 November 2024) - OCHAImpact of the deteriorating security situation in Mali on border areas: Mauritania - Senegal - Guinea (GRANIT) (as of 30 November 2024)  OCHA

Promoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience - World BankPromoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience  World Bank

Mauritania announces Eid al-Fitr on Eid day, causing public confusion - Roya NewsMauritania announces Eid al-Fitr on Eid day, causing public confusion  Roya News

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

Officer fights for child victims of sexual violence in Mauritania - ohchrOfficer fights for child victims of sexual violence in Mauritania  ohchr

Enhancements to the Nonimmigrant Visa Appointment Scheduling Process - U.S. Embassy in Mauritania (.gov)Enhancements to the Nonimmigrant Visa Appointment Scheduling Process  U.S. Embassy in Mauritania (.gov)

Mauritania and the European Union: A Paradox of Proximity - ISPIMauritania and the European Union: A Paradox of Proximity  ISPI

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