Stories from Mauritania

Mauritania has denied allegations of armed groups infiltrating its borders. The government confirmed it maintains full and permanent control over its national territory.

Feminist organizations and human rights defenders in Mauritania are calling for the immediate adoption of a long-stalled bill. The proposed legislation has been pending since 2015.

Activists from the 'Voix des femmes en Mauritanie' collective and the West African feminist youth network are calling for urgent legislative reform. Advocates have been seeking these changes for over 11 years.

A new white paper outlines Mauritania's strategic plan to become a global capital for green hydrogen production. The initiative focuses on leveraging the country's desert resources for renewable energy.

Approximately 300,000 Malians are currently living in refugee camps located in Mauritania.

The French metropolis of Montpellier is participating in a program to rehabilitate the drinking water supply system in Kifa, located in southern Mauritania. Roman Regular, head of the Territory and Enterprise Division at the AFD, confirmed the funding structure during the Euro-African Biennale in Montpellier. The French Development Agency is funding a water infrastructure project in Kifa, Mauritania. Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Vice-President Clark Hart announced the deployment of technicians and engineers to the region. The initiative aims to increase water supply by more than 3,000 cubic meters per day. The project focuses on international solidarity and technical expertise sharing. The project is designed to benefit local territorial communities in Mauritania. This cooperation is intended to enhance the international influence of French local authorities.