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Moroccan military delegation visits G5 Sahel Defence College in Nouakchott

Officers in front of the command building of the G5 Sahel Defence College in Nouakchott
The G5 Sahel Defence College in Nouakchott (file)

Madar (Nouakchott) - A Moroccan military delegation from the Royal College of Higher Military Studies, led by Colonel Mustapha Hajji, made a three-day exploratory visit to the G5 Sahel Defence College in Nouakchott, the Mauritanian National Army announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The delegation was received by the college's commander, Colonel Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud El Bennani, according to the same source.

During the visit, the delegation toured the college's facilities and reviewed its curricula and training programmes, and the two sides held a meeting to exchange views on matters of common interest.

While in Mauritania, the Moroccan delegation also visited the National Museum and the National Library, where its members learned about aspects of the country's history and culture, the army said.

The visit ended with an exchange of symbolic gifts and commemorative photos, and the commander of the Defence College presented a commemorative plaque to the Moroccan delegation.

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