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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The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail - Al Jazeera EnglishThe EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail  Al Jazeera English

India and Mauritania hold first Foreign Office Consultations in Nouakchott - DD NewsIndia and Mauritania hold first Foreign Office Consultations in Nouakchott  DD News

Dietary diversity and its determinants among women of reproductive age residing in the urban area of Nouakchott ... - BMC Public HealthDietary diversity and its determinants among women of reproductive age residing in the urban area of Nouakchott ...  BMC Public Health

Mauritania - European Commission - European UnionMauritania - European Commission  European Union

Gas from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim boon for Mauritania and Senegal - The Africa ReportGas from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim boon for Mauritania and Senegal  The Africa Report

Friendlies: When, How to Watch Morocco Vs Mauritania Match - Morocco World NewsFriendlies: When, How to Watch Morocco Vs Mauritania Match  Morocco World News

Renewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania – Analysis - IEA - IEARenewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania – Analysis - IEA  IEA

EU signs agreement to help Mauritania stop Europe-bound migrants - Africanews EnglishEU signs agreement to help Mauritania stop Europe-bound migrants  Africanews English

Morocco vs Mauritania Prediction and Betting Tips | March 26th 2024 - SportskeedaMorocco vs Mauritania Prediction and Betting Tips | March 26th 2024  Sportskeeda

Giga-scale Mauritania hydrogen project moves forward with feasibility study - Windpower MonthlyGiga-scale Mauritania hydrogen project moves forward with feasibility study  Windpower Monthly

Mauritania - FHI 360Mauritania  FHI 360

Mauritania: Over $289 million in financing to develop solar power generation and transmission and accelerate energy ... - African Development BankMauritania: Over $289 million in financing to develop solar power generation and transmission and accelerate energy ...  African Development Bank

Report on the Implementation of the Investment Policy Review of Mauritania - UNCTADReport on the Implementation of the Investment Policy Review of Mauritania  UNCTAD

The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania - Mauritania - ReliefWebThe European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Mauritania-Algeria border crossings inaugurated - APANEWSMauritania-Algeria border crossings inaugurated  APANEWS

Morocco and Mauritania Play to a Goalless Draw in Friendly Encounter - Morocco World NewsMorocco and Mauritania Play to a Goalless Draw in Friendly Encounter  Morocco World News

Development of Mauritania's high-quality renewable resources could catalyse the country's efforts to boost sustainable ... - IEADevelopment of Mauritania's high-quality renewable resources could catalyse the country's efforts to boost sustainable ...  IEA

UNHCR Mauritania Factsheet March 2024 - Mauritania - ReliefWebUNHCR Mauritania Factsheet March 2024 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Friendly Games: Mauritania Coach Vies for Victory Over Morocco - Morocco World NewsFriendly Games: Mauritania Coach Vies for Victory Over Morocco  Morocco World News

Walid Regragui Voices Disappointment Over Morocco's Draw Against Mauritania - Morocco World NewsWalid Regragui Voices Disappointment Over Morocco's Draw Against Mauritania  Morocco World News

Mauritania: Cash for families affected by food insecurity offers ’choice and dignity’ - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesMauritania: Cash for families affected by food insecurity offers ’choice and dignity’  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

GIEWS Country Brief: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 18-March-2024 - Mauritania - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 18-March-2024 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Brussels to pay Mauritania for stopping Europe-bound migrants - Financial TimesBrussels to pay Mauritania for stopping Europe-bound migrants  Financial Times

Peacebuilding Story - Mali - Mauritania | PEACEBUILDING - Welcome to the United NationsPeacebuilding Story - Mali - Mauritania | PEACEBUILDING  Welcome to the United Nations

Mauritania: June 22 2024 Elections - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesMauritania: June 22 2024 Elections  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Feasibility study confirms scale and viability of 10GW hydrogen project in Mauritania - Offshore EnergyFeasibility study confirms scale and viability of 10GW hydrogen project in Mauritania  Offshore Energy

The economic mission to Mauritania is over – Polish Investment and Trade Agency - Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu S.A.The economic mission to Mauritania is over – Polish Investment and Trade Agency  Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu S.A.

Report highlights impact of Mauritania's investment reforms and further potential - UNCTADReport highlights impact of Mauritania's investment reforms and further potential  UNCTAD

EU-Mauritania Partnership, 8 February 2024 - Mauritania - ReliefWebEU-Mauritania Partnership, 8 February 2024 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects Top IsDB President's Talks with Mauritanian Officials - Islamic Development BankInfrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects Top IsDB President's Talks with Mauritanian Officials  Islamic Development Bank

Africa hunger crisis: Mothers unite to tackle malnutrition in Mauritania - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesAfrica hunger crisis: Mothers unite to tackle malnutrition in Mauritania  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Mauritania - Millennium Challenge CorporationMauritania  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Desert to Power Initiative: African Development Fund approves nearly $303 million for Mauritania-Mali electricity ... - African Development BankDesert to Power Initiative: African Development Fund approves nearly $303 million for Mauritania-Mali electricity ...  African Development Bank

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateThe Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Development partners express support for $900 million Mauritania-Mali power line - African Development BankDevelopment partners express support for $900 million Mauritania-Mali power line  African Development Bank

IsDB and Mauritania Forge Collaborative Efforts in Agriculture, Water, and Human Capital Projects - Islamic Development BankIsDB and Mauritania Forge Collaborative Efforts in Agriculture, Water, and Human Capital Projects  Islamic Development Bank

How urbanization and climate change exacerbate the risk of flooding in Mauritania, according to the World Bank - World Bank GroupHow urbanization and climate change exacerbate the risk of flooding in Mauritania, according to the World Bank  World Bank Group

Improving debt management in Mauritania | UNCTAD - UNCTADImproving debt management in Mauritania | UNCTAD  UNCTAD

Mauritania: EU allocates additional €2.6 million in humanitarian assistance for Malian refugees - European UnionMauritania: EU allocates additional €2.6 million in humanitarian assistance for Malian refugees  European Union

Mauritania | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateMauritania | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Floods in the desert: facing food insecurity in Mauritania - European UnionFloods in the desert: facing food insecurity in Mauritania  European Union

Haratines in Mauritania - Minority Rights GroupHaratines in Mauritania  Minority Rights Group

Seasonality of coastal upwelling trends in the Mauritania-Senegalese region under RCP8.5 climate change scenario - ScienceDirect.comSeasonality of coastal upwelling trends in the Mauritania-Senegalese region under RCP8.5 climate change scenario  ScienceDirect.com

Nouakchott, Mauritania: American International School of Nouakchott: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States ... - Department of StateNouakchott, Mauritania: American International School of Nouakchott: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States ...  Department of State

Morocco vs. Mauritania (27 Mar, 2024) Live Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaMorocco vs. Mauritania (27 Mar, 2024) Live Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

Media Advisory - IsDB President to Undertake First Official visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania - Islamic Development BankMedia Advisory - IsDB President to Undertake First Official visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania  Islamic Development Bank

Summary and highlights of Morocco 0-0 Mauritania in Friendly Match - VAVEL.comSummary and highlights of Morocco 0-0 Mauritania in Friendly Match  VAVEL.com

EU launches migration partnership with Mauritania - InfoMigrantsEU launches migration partnership with Mauritania  InfoMigrants

EU and Spain head to Mauritania to sign migration deal - POLITICO EuropeEU and Spain head to Mauritania to sign migration deal  POLITICO Europe

Societe Generale announces agreements to sell its subsidiaries in Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania and Chad as ... - Groupe Société GénéraleSociete Generale announces agreements to sell its subsidiaries in Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania and Chad as ...  Groupe Société Générale

Mauritania country strategic plan (2024–2028) - Mauritania - ReliefWebMauritania country strategic plan (2024–2028) - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Mauritania: The refugees putting out fires - and prejudice - DW (English)Mauritania: The refugees putting out fires - and prejudice  DW (English)

UNICEF Mauritania Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2: Reporting Period, 1 January to 31 December 2023 - Mauritania - ReliefWebUNICEF Mauritania Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2: Reporting Period, 1 January to 31 December 2023 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper - BBC.comStudent in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper  BBC.com

Home - Mauritania | The Netherlands and Mauritania - The Netherlands and YouHome - Mauritania | The Netherlands and Mauritania  The Netherlands and You

One border - One community: A cooperation project between Mauritania and Senegal - UNODCOne border - One community: A cooperation project between Mauritania and Senegal  UNODC

Mauritania: Thousands of food-insecure families need urgent assistance as Sahel battles food crisis - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesMauritania: Thousands of food-insecure families need urgent assistance as Sahel battles food crisis  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

2023 Economic Update on Mauritania: Navigating the storm – How urbanization and climate change exacerbate the ... - World Bank Group2023 Economic Update on Mauritania: Navigating the storm – How urbanization and climate change exacerbate the ...  World Bank Group

EU External Partners: EU Signs Latest Migration Deal with Mauritania - Frontex's Co-operation with Libyan Coast ... - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |EU External Partners: EU Signs Latest Migration Deal with Mauritania - Frontex's Co-operation with Libyan Coast ...  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

'Make green iron and steel from hydrogen and export them to Europe', EU president tells Mauritania - Hydrogen Insight'Make green iron and steel from hydrogen and export them to Europe', EU president tells Mauritania  Hydrogen Insight

EU leaders unveil €210m Mauritania deal in bid to curb people-smuggling - The GuardianEU leaders unveil €210m Mauritania deal in bid to curb people-smuggling  The Guardian

The EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration - The Associated PressThe EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration  The Associated Press

Rallies in Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania held in support of Palestinians in Gaza - Anadolu Agency | EnglishRallies in Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania held in support of Palestinians in Gaza  Anadolu Agency | English

Profile of Mauritania team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - ReutersProfile of Mauritania team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  Reuters

UNHCR Environment and Climate Action in Hodh Chargui, South-East Mauritania (27 November 2023) - Mauritania - ReliefWebUNHCR Environment and Climate Action in Hodh Chargui, South-East Mauritania (27 November 2023) - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

New science university to be established in Mauritania - University World NewsNew science university to be established in Mauritania  University World News

Shelter Centers for Migrants Drive Increasing Anger in Mauritania - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishShelter Centers for Migrants Drive Increasing Anger in Mauritania  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Mauritania: Remote Monitoring Report - Access to food improves with new harvests underway, October 2023 - Mauritania - ReliefWebMauritania: Remote Monitoring Report - Access to food improves with new harvests underway, October 2023 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Mauritania | Food Insecurity - DREF Operation-Final Report n° MDRMA013 - Mauritania - ReliefWebMauritania | Food Insecurity - DREF Operation-Final Report n° MDRMA013 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Towards an inclusive land reform in Mauritania | Centro de conocimiento pastoril | Organización de las Naciones ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsTowards an inclusive land reform in Mauritania | Centro de conocimiento pastoril | Organización de las Naciones ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

IMF Sees Mauritania 2025 Extractive Growth Tripling - BloombergIMF Sees Mauritania 2025 Extractive Growth Tripling  Bloomberg

Visit to Mauritania - Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and ... - ReliefWebVisit to Mauritania - Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and ...  ReliefWeb

EU chief, Spain's PM promise to help Mauritania in migration control - ReutersEU chief, Spain's PM promise to help Mauritania in migration control  Reuters

Angola defeat Mauritania in Cup of Nations thriller - FRANCE 24 EnglishAngola defeat Mauritania in Cup of Nations thriller  FRANCE 24 English

Mauritania: Ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz sentenced to five years in jail - Africanews EnglishMauritania: Ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz sentenced to five years in jail  Africanews English

AFCON 2024: Algeria knocked out of tournament by Mauritania - Le MondeAFCON 2024: Algeria knocked out of tournament by Mauritania  Le Monde

Mauritania shocks Algeria to record historic win - CAFOnline.comMauritania shocks Algeria to record historic win  CAFOnline.com

NATO - News: NATO and Mauritania strengthen cooperation, 04-Jul.-2023 - NATO HQNATO - News: NATO and Mauritania strengthen cooperation, 04-Jul.-2023  NATO HQ

Chad, Mauritania pave way for dissolution of G5 Sahel alliance - Al Jazeera EnglishChad, Mauritania pave way for dissolution of G5 Sahel alliance  Al Jazeera English

Mauritania: Prosecutor seeks 20 years for former president Aziz - Africanews EnglishMauritania: Prosecutor seeks 20 years for former president Aziz  Africanews English

What does prevention look like in Mauritania? | CONSOLIDACIÓN DE LA PAZ - Welcome to the United NationsWhat does prevention look like in Mauritania? | CONSOLIDACIÓN DE LA PAZ  Welcome to the United Nations

FLNG Gimi starts voyage to GTA gas hub offshore Mauritania, Senegal - Offshore magazineFLNG Gimi starts voyage to GTA gas hub offshore Mauritania, Senegal  Offshore magazine

Morocco, Mauritania draw 0-0 in friendly - Yabiladi in EnglishMorocco, Mauritania draw 0-0 in friendly  Yabiladi in English

Why Mauritania Matters to China, NATO, Russia, and the Gulf States. - Foreign PolicyWhy Mauritania Matters to China, NATO, Russia, and the Gulf States.  Foreign Policy

Mauritania: Amnesty International condemns the enforced disappearance of Youba Siby and subsequent violations of ... - Amnesty InternationalMauritania: Amnesty International condemns the enforced disappearance of Youba Siby and subsequent violations of ...  Amnesty International

Mauritania Floods - DREF Operational Update n° MDRMR015 - Mauritania - ReliefWebMauritania Floods - DREF Operational Update n° MDRMR015 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

WFP Mauritania Country Brief, September-October 2023 - Mauritania - ReliefWebWFP Mauritania Country Brief, September-October 2023 - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

International Conference on Migration - US Embassy in Mauritania - USEmbassy.govInternational Conference on Migration  US Embassy in Mauritania - USEmbassy.gov

Black Mesas and Sand Dunes in Mauritania - nasa.govBlack Mesas and Sand Dunes in Mauritania  nasa.gov

Mauritania media guide - BBC.comMauritania media guide  BBC.com

U.S. to restore Mauritania's AGOA trade preferences after worker rights progress - ReutersU.S. to restore Mauritania's AGOA trade preferences after worker rights progress  Reuters

EU-Mauritania deal: More than just a migration pact - EUobserverEU-Mauritania deal: More than just a migration pact  EUobserver

4 migrants are found dead and 64 are rescued as a Mauritanian boat reaches Spain's Canary Islands - The Associated Press4 migrants are found dead and 64 are rescued as a Mauritanian boat reaches Spain's Canary Islands  The Associated Press

Mauritania - African Development BankMauritania  African Development Bank

Von Der Leyen vows to strike €210M migration deal with Mauritania - EuronewsVon Der Leyen vows to strike €210M migration deal with Mauritania  Euronews

Mauritania selects swimmer Camil Ould Doua to be flag bearer at Paris 2024 Olympics - SwimSwamMauritania selects swimmer Camil Ould Doua to be flag bearer at Paris 2024 Olympics  SwimSwam

Biden Just Gave Mauritania a Pass on Slavery and Forced Labor - World Politics ReviewBiden Just Gave Mauritania a Pass on Slavery and Forced Labor  World Politics Review

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania - NASAThe "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania  NASA

Global Child Nutrition Foundation Global Survey 2018-2019: Mauritania - Mauritania - ReliefWebGlobal Child Nutrition Foundation Global Survey 2018-2019: Mauritania - Mauritania  ReliefWeb

Mauritania: Integrated Assistance Package in the Mbera refugee Camp - Mauritania - ReliefWebMauritania: Integrated Assistance Package in the Mbera refugee Camp - Mauritania  ReliefWeb