Forecast calls for up to 90 mm of rain in Nouakchott and Trarza
Mauritania's national meteorological authority forecast rainfall of up to 90 mm in the capital, Nouakchott, and parts of the Trarza region during the…
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Mauritania's armed forces chief attends Marrakech defence exhibition
The chief of the general staff of Mauritania's armed forces, General Mohamed Vall Raiss Raiss, attended the Marrakech International Defence, Aviation and Space…
Biram says Ould Djay's resignation offers an opportunity for reform and national reconciliation
MP Biram Dah Abeid described Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay's resignation as a historic opportunity for President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to…
More than 10,000 candidates sit Mauritania's teacher recruitment exams
Examinations to recruit teachers and senior teachers for training began in Nouakchott on Friday, 9 October 2026. A total of 10,404 candidates are…
Tahadi says the next government must demonstrate a will to change
The Renewal of the Democratic Movement party, known as Tahadi, said the forthcoming cabinet should demonstrate a will to change and set out…
Ould Djay pledges a government focused on economic challenges and young people's aspirations
Prime Minister-designate Mokhtar Ould Djay pledged to begin preparing a proposal for a new government immediately after President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani…
Malian army says it targeted armed-group positions in the north
The Malian army said it had carried out air and ground operations targeting armed-group positions in the northern areas of Talhandak, Kidal and…
African Union launches continental credit rating agency
The African Union announced the launch of the African Credit Rating Agency on Wednesday, 7 October, in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius,…
Malian troops enter Kidal after Azawad Liberation Front withdrawal, military sources say
Malian troops entered the strategic northern city of Kidal on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, after fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front withdrew following…
Fuel trucks reach Bamako under Malian army escort
Fuel trucks reached Mali's capital, Bamako, at dawn on Saturday, 3 October 2026, after travelling overnight under the protection of the Malian armed…
Senegal and Nokia sign digital transformation agreement
Senegal and Nokia signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on digital transformation, covering the development and resilience of telecommunications networks, cybersecurity, digital government…
Mauritania face Benin in second round of AFCON 2027 qualifying
Mauritania's national team, the Mourabitounes, face Benin in Abidjan on Tuesday evening, 29 September, in the second round of Africa Cup of Nations…