Madar (Nouakchott) - The University of Nouakchott on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 launched, from its headquarters in the capital, a digital platform to certify and verify the authenticity of the diplomas and certificates it issues, using blockchain technology, in order to strengthen the reliability of academic documents, make verification easier and curb forgery, the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) reported.
The secretary general of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Ould Bilal, said the platform will allow university diplomas to be issued and verified electronically using secured digital data, helping to fight forgery, simplify administrative procedures, shorten the time needed to obtain documents and strengthen the credibility of national diplomas at home and abroad. He described the launch as a "qualitative achievement" in modernising higher education.
University of Nouakchott president Ali Mohamed Salem El Boukhary said the platform will let students and graduates obtain diploma certification and verification services faster and more securely, and make it easier for employers and academic institutions in Mauritania and abroad to check the authenticity of qualifications, improving graduates' chances on the job market and in further studies.
The project was carried out with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tunisian consultancy Kalis, according to AMI. UNDP Resident Representative in Mauritania Mansour Ndiaye said the platform marks a "new stage" in the partnership with the university and will help protect university diplomas, make it easier for employers, government bodies and educational institutions to verify them, and reduce the risk of fraud.
