Madar (Nouakchott) - The first Mauritanian-Moroccan sports media forum opened in Nouakchott on Thursday, 5 November 2026, organised jointly by the Mauritanian Association of Sports Commentators and the Moroccan Sports Press Association, according to the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI).
Sidi Mohamed Khattri Jiddou, secretary general of the Ministry of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, opened the event. He described it as a platform for consultation and sharing experience between the two countries' sports media, and said the ministry would support efforts to professionalise journalism, build reporters' skills, keep pace with the digital shift and uphold media law and ethics.
Mohamed Ould El Hacen, president of the Mauritanian Association of Sports Commentators, spoke about the role of Mauritania's sports press and the changes new technologies demand of journalists, calling the forum a chance for both sides to exchange expertise.
Badreddine Idrissi, president of the Moroccan Sports Press Association, said sports journalism goes beyond reporting news and results to spreading culture, promoting fair play and showcasing talent, and praised the progress made by Mauritania's sports media, AMI reported.
