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Mauritania.
sovereign state in West Africa and North Africa
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Mauritania and Morocco are engaged in bilateral cooperation discussions concerning security and migration issues.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Morocco exports road construction experience to Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Mauritania, situated on Africa's coast, is facing economic challenges where inflation data is sourced from the World Bank, impacting the capital Nouakchott.Some support1 report
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The European Commission is overseeing the EU-Mauritania fisheries partnership and urging its renewal amid social impact warnings.Some support1 report
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Algeria, led by President Tebboune, is focusing on combating extremism and securing the African Sahel by reclaiming historical regional roles and employing expertise.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Algeria strengthens regional cooperation and bilateral ties and infrastructure with Chad and Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Mohamed Ould Ghazouani is the current president of Mauritania, and RFI is France's public international broadcaster.Some support1 report
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University in Karnataka presents RACEx360 Season 2 while a hospital ship docks in Nouakchott, Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Medical services were provided in Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Immigrants are fleeing Mauritania and seeking asylum.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Displaced Malians seek refuge in Mauritania, and Amnesty International is investigating abuses in the country.Some support1 report
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A partnership has been established between Mauritania and the European Commission to manage migrant flows.Some support1 report
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Senegal's national oil company and Woodside Energy are involved in the Sangomar project, alongside a shared LNG operational area with Mauritania.Some support2 reports
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Missions featuring various global locations, including Antarctica, Vietnam, London, and Mauritania, were reported.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Various African countries are major producers in the fisheries sector, including Egypt, Morocco, Uganda, Nigeria, and others.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Artisanal fishing communities in Mauritania and Senegal rely on shared resources, with FAO headquarters located in Rome.Some support1 report
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Alba Mineral Resources PLC is exploring for gold, base metals, and minerals in Greenland and Mauritania, with investments listed in Ireland.Some support1 report
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Mauritania, West Africa, and Sahel are engaged in cooperation regarding regional security and development.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Mauritania signed a bilateral agreement focusing on development and financial cooperation for training and resource management.Some support1 report
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Morocco dispatched a technical team to Mauritania.Some support1 report
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The EU externalizes migration control to Mauritania, Libya, and Morocco, requiring external border controls within the Schengen Area.Some support2 reports
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Mauritanian and DRC nationals were deported to Eswatini under Trump's immigration policy, with US funding provided to Eswatini.Some support4 reports
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Golar LNG operates in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.Speculative1 report2 developments inside
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Mauritania and Senegal are sharing the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, with the President leading the government through the energy transition.Some support1 report
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Diplomatic meetings held in Amman involving Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to discuss bilateral ties with Syria, Algeria, Sudan, and Mauritania.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A festival organized by Mauritania's Ministry of Agriculture opened in Atar, involving Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey.Some support1 report
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Mauritanian citizens are utilizing the Ivory Coast as a transit point while their embassy intervenes in Mali regarding the president's order for their return to Nema.Some support3 reports
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A summit was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on November 21, 2014, involving leaders from Mauritania, South Africa, and other regional partners to discuss cooperation.Some support1 report
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Johann Wadephul is touring Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa to build alliances between Africa and Europe, amid China's assertive stance.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Road of Hope stretches eastward from the capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott.Well supported3 reports
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The global uranium market is seeing new capacity driven by projects like Häggån in Sweden and Tiris in Mauritania.Some support2 reports
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Johann Wadephul toured Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa, strengthening partnerships for economic growth.Some support1 report
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The GTA project is underway offshore Mauritania and Senegal, involving Kosmos Energy.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Framework agreement on critical minerals cooperation in Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Sea crossings are being attempted from the region of Mauritania to reach Europe.Some support4 reports
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Germany and Europe are seeking stable African partners, with Germany offering support to Mauritania amidst the enduring crisis in the Sahel region.Some support1 report
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Nigeria, Morocco, and Mauritania are advancing a gas pipeline project endorsed by ECOWAS, with Tinubu's support.Well supported37 reports1 development inside
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Morocco and Mauritania shared a vision for the AAGP project, which links West Africa to Europe.Some support2 reports
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Kinross Gold (KGC) has operations in Mauritania and Chile. The company was the subject of a rating upgrade by Jefferies, amidst discussions regarding the potential impact of Trump-era tariffs on AI stocks.Some support3 reports
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Johann Wadephul visited Mauritania to discuss cooperation, as Germany seeks to diversify its imports from the country.Some support1 report
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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone invited Mauritania to a summit in Sierra Leone, where Ernest Bai Koroma was also present as a guest.Some support2 reports
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Mauritania's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and Hydrocarbons Company are supporting national energy goals and monitoring infrastructure projects in Nouakchott.Some support1 report
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President pardoned lawmakers in Mauritania regarding racial issues.Some support2 reports
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Lanches originated from ancient ties with Canary Islands.Some support1 report
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Mauritania is donating funds for development projects involving Qatar and Nouakchott.Some support2 reports
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Cooperation is required between Senegal and Mauritania regarding the management and sharing of sardinella resources.Some support2 reports
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Illicit activities involving cattle smuggling from Venezuela and migrant crossings from Mauritania to Spain via the Canary Islands.Some support1 report
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A new pipeline project has been announced to connect the gas fields of Mauritania with Morocco.Some support1 report
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Acwa signed a PPP for a power plant in Mauritania and is seeking a deeper foothold in West Africa.Some support1 report
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Morocco and Mauritania are involved in claims over Sahrawi territory, coinciding with political shifts in Spain regarding the issue.Some support1 report
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An initiative has been launched to support digital learning across several African nations, including Zambia, Namibia, Mauritania, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Angola.Some support3 reports
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is exploring copper deposits in Peru, has operating mines in Zambia and Mauritania, and is progressing a project in Argentina.Some support2 reports
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Atar is a location within Mauritania.Some support2 reports
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An individual named Fahmi is facing capital punishment under apostasy laws in countries including Nigeria, Pakistan, and Mauritania.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Shared border between Guinea, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso is facilitating jihadist movement and operations.Some support1 report
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation signed a $750 million Framework Agreement and held high-level meetings in Baku.Some support1 report
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A company focused on gold mining opportunities has announced a functional currency change from GBP to USD, involving Mauritania and Tanzania.Some support1 report
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Mauritania and Tunisia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across economy and trade.Some support2 reports
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Mauritania is exposed to desertification within the Sahel region.Some support2 reports
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A political stand-off involving Mauritania is mirroring wider regional friction.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Mauritania this week
News at the entities that move Mauritania most-
Morocco OperationalMass migration influx strains Ceuta's resources.Moves Mauritania
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Senegal OperationalPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Ousmane Sonko following policy disagreements regarding IMF loan negotiations.Moves Mauritania
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El Niño StructuralClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Mauritania
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Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed StructuralThe Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded within a Moroccan context.Moves Mauritania
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Beijing OperationalA Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Moves Mauritania
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Ministry of Agriculture StructuralEno has handed over farm management to Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), with the Ministry of Agriculture providing supervision.Moves Mauritania
Connections
The 40 strongest of 339, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nouakchott Structural
Nouakchott functions as the capital city, seat of government, and major operational hub for Mauritania.
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Morocco Operational
The two states maintain a strong operational partnership involving shared critical infrastructure, security cooperation, and competitive ties in the marine sector.
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Senegal Operational
The two countries are functionally linked through shared economic ventures, including the GTA/GTAM LNG project and shared fishing grounds.
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Mohamed Lemine Structural
Mohamed Lemine serves as the Minister of Interior appointed by the government of Mauritania.
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Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Structural
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed holds the official capacity of a Mauritanian diplomat and former foreign minister.
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Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Structural
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum functions as a key operational organ within the governmental structure of Mauritania.
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Ministry of Agriculture Structural
The Ministry of Agriculture organizes initiatives within the state of Mauritania.
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Johann Wadephul Operational
Johann Wadephul actively visits Mauritania to discuss cooperation, migration, and counterterrorism alliances.
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Mohamed Ould Cheikh Structural
Mohamed Ould Cheikh serves as the President of Mauritania, exercising executive authority and influencing national policy.
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Qatar charity Structural
The Qatar charity operates through a dedicated branch established in Mauritania.
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European Commission Operational
Mauritania and the European Commission maintain an operational partnership focused on managing shared issues like migrant flows and fisheries.
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Mauritanian Hydrocarbons Company Structural
The company operates to support Mauritania's national energy goals.
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Algeria Operational
The relationship is characterized by active cooperation aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and regional cohesion.
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El Niño Structural
El Niño-related climate shocks negatively impact food security in Mauritania.
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Romania Operational
The two entities are observed to be actively competing in a specific bid scenario.
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South Africa Operational
The relationship is characterized by shared discussions regarding regional leadership and cooperative efforts between the two states.
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Qatar Transactional
Mauritania provides financial donations to Qatar earmarked for development projects.
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Europe Shared context
Mauritania serves as a critical transit point for sea crossings and migrant flows directed towards Europe.
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UNESCO Structural
Mauritania functions as a member state within the global framework overseen by UNESCO.
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World Food Programme Operational
The World Food Programme conducts anticipatory action planning and resilience initiatives within Mauritania.
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Tunisia Operational
The two states have reaffirmed a commitment to strengthen bilateral ties across economy and trade.
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BP Operational
BP operates upstream gas projects offshore Mauritania, involving local authorities in project operations.
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Sahel Shared context
Mauritania is geographically situated within the Sahel region, sharing common environmental and security challenges.
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West Africa Shared context
Mauritania is geographically situated in West Africa and shares regional issues regarding resources and security.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
The relationship is characterized by diplomatic engagement on regional matters.
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Equatorial Guinea Shared context
Equatorial Guinea hosts migrants originating from Mauritania.
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Alliance of Sahel States Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared geopolitical context of the Sahel region, where the Alliance of Sahel States operates, and Mauritania is a key regional player.
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Philadelphia Operational
Asylum seekers originating in Mauritania are arriving in Philadelphia.
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Liu Xiaoyu Operational
Liu Xiaoyu is providing medical services while located in Mauritania.
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Julius Maada Bio Transactional
Julius Maada Bio invited Mauritania to participate in a summit.
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Abdelouafi Laftit Operational
The relationship involves high-level diplomatic coordination, evidenced by ministerial meetings between the two nations.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shared context
The Nigerian President attended a diplomatic signing involving Mauritania and Morocco.
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Abuja Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned as participating in the AAGP project.
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Amnesty International Shared context
Amnesty International operates within the geographical and political context of Mauritania to investigate human rights issues.
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Joanne Clarke Shared context
Joanne Clarke's research dataset incorporates geographical locations within Mauritania.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mentioned together
The relationship is established through an initiative whose activities support digital learning within Mauritania.
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Oceana Structural
Mauritania functions as the main offshore sourcing base for Oceana's catches.
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Fahmi Shared context
The relationship is defined by the country's legal environment, which Fahmi is currently subject to.
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Beijing Operational
A Chinese PLA Navy ship originating from the Beijing area visited Mauritania.
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Guinea Shared context
Guinea and Mauritania share a border and are both members of the Ouagadougou Partnership.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Morocco exports road construction experience to Mauritania.
- Mauritania, situated on Africa's coast, is facing economic challenges where inflation data is sourced from the World Bank, impacting the capital Nouakchott.
- The European Commission is overseeing the EU-Mauritania fisheries partnership and urging its renewal amid social impact warnings.
- Algeria strengthens regional cooperation and bilateral ties and infrastructure with Chad and Mauritania.
- Mohamed Ould Ghazouani is the current president of Mauritania, and RFI is France's public international broadcaster.
- University in Karnataka presents RACEx360 Season 2 while a hospital ship docks in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
- Medical services were provided in Mauritania.
- Displaced Malians seek refuge in Mauritania, and Amnesty International is investigating abuses in the country.
- A partnership has been established between Mauritania and the European Commission to manage migrant flows.
- Senegal's national oil company and Woodside Energy are involved in the Sangomar project, alongside a shared LNG operational area with Mauritania.
- Artisanal fishing communities in Mauritania and Senegal rely on shared resources, with FAO headquarters located in Rome.
August 2026
10 events- Alba Mineral Resources PLC is exploring for gold, base metals, and minerals in Greenland and Mauritania, with investments listed in Ireland.
- Mauritania signed a bilateral agreement focusing on development and financial cooperation for training and resource management.
- Morocco dispatched a technical team to Mauritania.
- The EU externalizes migration control to Mauritania, Libya, and Morocco, requiring external border controls within the Schengen Area.
- Mauritanian and DRC nationals were deported to Eswatini under Trump's immigration policy, with US funding provided to Eswatini.
- Mauritania and Senegal are sharing the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, with the President leading the government through the energy transition.
- A festival organized by Mauritania's Ministry of Agriculture opened in Atar, involving Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey.
- Mauritanian citizens are utilizing the Ivory Coast as a transit point while their embassy intervenes in Mali regarding the president's order for their return to Nema.
- A summit was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on November 21, 2014, involving leaders from Mauritania, South Africa, and other regional partners to discuss cooperation.
- Road of Hope stretches eastward from the capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott.
July 2026
20 events- Mauritania and Morocco are engaged in bilateral cooperation discussions concerning security and migration issues.
- Johann Wadephul is touring Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa to build alliances between Africa and Europe, amid China's assertive stance.
- The global uranium market is seeing new capacity driven by projects like Häggån in Sweden and Tiris in Mauritania.
- Johann Wadephul toured Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa, strengthening partnerships for economic growth.
- Framework agreement on critical minerals cooperation in Mauritania.
- Sea crossings are being attempted from the region of Mauritania to reach Europe.
- Germany and Europe are seeking stable African partners, with Germany offering support to Mauritania amidst the enduring crisis in the Sahel region.
- Nigeria, Morocco, and Mauritania are advancing a gas pipeline project endorsed by ECOWAS, with Tinubu's support.
- Morocco and Mauritania shared a vision for the AAGP project, which links West Africa to Europe.
- Johann Wadephul visited Mauritania to discuss cooperation, as Germany seeks to diversify its imports from the country.
- President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone invited Mauritania to a summit in Sierra Leone, where Ernest Bai Koroma was also present as a guest.
- Mauritania's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and Hydrocarbons Company are supporting national energy goals and monitoring infrastructure projects in Nouakchott.
- President pardoned lawmakers in Mauritania regarding racial issues.
- Lanches originated from ancient ties with Canary Islands.
- Cooperation is required between Senegal and Mauritania regarding the management and sharing of sardinella resources.
- Illicit activities involving cattle smuggling from Venezuela and migrant crossings from Mauritania to Spain via the Canary Islands.
- A new pipeline project has been announced to connect the gas fields of Mauritania with Morocco.
- Acwa signed a PPP for a power plant in Mauritania and is seeking a deeper foothold in West Africa.
- Morocco and Mauritania are involved in claims over Sahrawi territory, coinciding with political shifts in Spain regarding the issue.
- An initiative has been launched to support digital learning across several African nations, including Zambia, Namibia, Mauritania, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Angola.
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June 2026
19 events- Algeria, led by President Tebboune, is focusing on combating extremism and securing the African Sahel by reclaiming historical regional roles and employing expertise.
- Immigrants are fleeing Mauritania and seeking asylum.
- Missions featuring various global locations, including Antarctica, Vietnam, London, and Mauritania, were reported.
- Various African countries are major producers in the fisheries sector, including Egypt, Morocco, Uganda, Nigeria, and others.
- Mauritania, West Africa, and Sahel are engaged in cooperation regarding regional security and development.
- Golar LNG operates in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
- Diplomatic meetings held in Amman involving Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to discuss bilateral ties with Syria, Algeria, Sudan, and Mauritania.
- The GTA project is underway offshore Mauritania and Senegal, involving Kosmos Energy.
- Kinross Gold (KGC) has operations in Mauritania and Chile. The company was the subject of a rating upgrade by Jefferies, amidst discussions regarding the potential impact of Trump-era tariffs on AI stocks.
- Mauritania is donating funds for development projects involving Qatar and Nouakchott.
- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is exploring copper deposits in Peru, has operating mines in Zambia and Mauritania, and is progressing a project in Argentina.
- Atar is a location within Mauritania.
- An individual named Fahmi is facing capital punishment under apostasy laws in countries including Nigeria, Pakistan, and Mauritania.
- Shared border between Guinea, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso is facilitating jihadist movement and operations.
- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation signed a $750 million Framework Agreement and held high-level meetings in Baku.
- A company focused on gold mining opportunities has announced a functional currency change from GBP to USD, involving Mauritania and Tanzania.
- Mauritania and Tunisia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across economy and trade.
- Mauritania is exposed to desertification within the Sahel region.
- A political stand-off involving Mauritania is mirroring wider regional friction.