Madar (Nouakchott) - A training course on model leadership, delivered by a NATO expert general to 20 officers from the army, gendarmerie, national guard and police, ended on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Mauritania's National Command and Staff College, according to the national army's website.
The college commander presided over the closing and stressed the value of such courses in strengthening officers' leadership and professional skills, as part of military cooperation between Mauritania and NATO.
Separately, a military delegation led by the commander of the special forces, with the commander of the 1st commando and paratroop battalion, attended the SOFEX 2026 special forces equipment exhibition in Aqaba, Jordan, from October 26 to 28.
The exhibition drew representatives of 75 countries and 400 delegations; the army said the participation aims to strengthen military cooperation, share expertise and keep up with developments in special forces equipment.
