Stories from Mauritania

The opposition in Mauritania is planning a return to power.

Mauritania's opposition has declared its intention to rebuild the party and prepare for a return to power. The perspective of another mandate for the current president appears uncertain. The specific timeline for their plans was not disclosed. Opposition parties in Mauritania are planning a return to power, outlining a strategy to challenge the current government. The opposition aims to implement political reforms. Key opposition leaders have met to discuss strategies for the upcoming elections.

Mauretanian authorities are mobilizing resources to intercept and disrupt illegal migrant crossings off their coast within ten days. This action aims to reduce or halt the flow of migrants.

Aura Energy is targeting a final investment decision on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania by the end of 2026. The company signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with a major international nuclear utility.

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.