Source: U.S. Embassy in Mauritania |

The Quest to Empower Women in Mauritania

Countries like Mauritania are taking significant steps to ensure that half of their population can achieve their full potential

This March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month, honoring the progress women have made in their strides to achieve equality, recognizing the continuing challenges faced by girls and young women, and highlighting the need for them to be fully integrated into all aspects of today’s world. This year’s theme,…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

President of Republic, Algerian Counterpart Inaugurate Two Land Border Crossings

The two Presidents attended detailed presentations on these two crossing points, their advantages and prospects, and the facilities that make them up

On 22 February, in Tindouf (Algeria), His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of the Republic, and his brother, His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, inaugurated the two land border crossings between Algeria and Mauritania. The two Presidents attended…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India |

1st India – Mauritania Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)

The bilateral trade between India and Mauritania has grown steadily during the last three years and it reached US$ 378.24 Mn during 2022-23, from US$ 108.91 Mn in 2021-22

​The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Mauritania was held in Nouakchott on 21 March 2024, co-chaired by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Mr. Mohammed El Hanchi KETTAB, Ambassador, Director General of Bilateral Cooperation, Ministry…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Mauritania's Ambassador

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in his duties, stressing all support to advance the bilateral relations to a closer cooperation in various fields

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State of Qatar Mohammed Al-Amin Salman. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Mauritania: President of Republic, Algerian Counterpart Inaugurate Two Land Border Crossings

This project will allow great commercial mobility between the two brotherly countries, which will have a positive impact on the increase in the pace of development in the border areas

On 22 February, in Tindouf (Algeria), His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of the Republic, and his brother, His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, inaugurated the two land border crossings between Algeria and Mauritania. The two Presidents attended…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Mauritania: President of Republic, African Union Chairman, Meets With Ethiopian Prime Minister

The discussions dealt with ways to strengthen and develop bilateral cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries

On 18 February, on the sidelines of the 37th ordinary session of the AU Conference of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, the President of the Republic and the President-in-Office of the African Union, met with His Excellency Mr. Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian Prime…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The unanimous selection of the President of the Republic to chair the African Union is proof of recognition of his commitment to the unity and progress of the continent

This statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad on Saturday, a copy of which was received by the Mauritanian News Agency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad considers that the selection of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, to assume the presidency of the African Union by his counterparts in North Africa, and the unanimous recommendation of this selection by the countries…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Mauritania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The unanimous selection of the President of the Republic to chair the African Union is proof of recognition of his commitment to the unity and progress of the continent

The leadership of the African Union in this sensitive regional and international circumstance will enable His Excellency the President of the Republic to utilize his vast experience and remarkable wisdom

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad considers that the selection of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, to assume the presidency of the African Union by his counterparts in North Africa, and the unanimous recommendation of this selection by the countries…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Mauritania - President of Republic at African Union (AU) Summit: “We Must Redouble Our Efforts To Achieve an Educational Revolution in Africa”

The President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current President-in-Office of the African Union (AU), expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to African leaders for his choice as President of the African Union

On 17 February, in Addis Ababa, HE. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current President-in-Office of the African Union (AU), expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to African leaders for his choice as President of the African Union. In his opening speech…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among Malian refugees in Mbera Camp

In 2023, thanks to BHA and other donor contributions, WFP reached 83,400 refugees with monthly cash distributions in the camp

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has generously contributed US$5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to Malian refugees in Mauritania. With this crucial funding, WFP will provide cash assistance to 65,000 food-insecure refugees,…