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In Mauritania, Malian refugees hope to return home

Some 300,000 Malians have sought refuge in Mauritania's Hodh Chargui region since a security crisis began in 2012, fuelled by violence from jihadists, local criminal gangs and pro-independence groups

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:08 +0200 In Mauritania, Malian refugees hope to return home <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/fe51a73fc-1.jpg" /></p>In Mauritania, Malian refugees hope to return home<br /> <br /> Some 300,000 Malians have sought refuge in Mauritania's Hodh Chargui region since a security crisis began in 2012, fuelled by violence from jihadists, local criminal gangs and pro-independence groups<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/30/in-mauritania-malian-refugees-hope-to-return-home<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/in-mauritania-malian-refugees-hope-to-return-home_fe51a73fc.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-becomes-a-migration-buffer-state-for-thousands-of-west-african-youth-eu-mauritania_1fff72c23.html

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Mauritania's deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect

At the end of September, nearly 13,000 migrants from Mauritania reached Spain’s Canary Islands, more than half the number in 2024.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:50:07 +0200 Mauritania's deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/2fd7f3e72-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritania's deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect<br /> <br /> At the end of September, nearly 13,000 migrants from Mauritania reached Spain’s Canary Islands, more than half the number in 2024.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/30/mauritanias-deal-with-eu-to-stem-migration-appears-to-have-some-effect<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritanias-deal-with-eu-to-stem-migration-appears-to-have-some-effect_2fd7f3e72.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/world-health-organization-reports-42-deaths-from-rift-valley-fever-in-mauritania-and-senegal_7b2163ed7.html

World Health Organization reports 42 deaths from Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal

An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal killed 42 people and infected more than 400 between September 20 and October 30, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:10:04 +0200 World Health Organization reports 42 deaths from Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7b2163ed7-1.jpg" /></p>World Health Organization reports 42 deaths from Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal<br /> <br /> An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal killed 42 people and infected more than 400 between September 20 and October 30, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/06/world-health-organization-reports-42-deaths-from-rift-valley-fever-in-mauritania-and-seneg<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/world-health-organization-reports-42-deaths-from-rift-valley-fever-in-mauritania-and-senegal_7b2163ed7.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-supreme-court-confirms-conviction-of-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-1_0155a57bc.html

Mauritania Supreme Court confirms conviction of former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz

Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has lost his final appeal of a 15-year prison sentence for corruption while in office.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:05:49 +0200 Mauritania Supreme Court confirms conviction of former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0155a57bc-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritania Supreme Court confirms conviction of former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz<br /> <br /> Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has lost his final appeal of a 15-year prison sentence for corruption while in office. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/05/mauritania-supreme-court-confirms-conviction-of-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-supreme-court-confirms-conviction-of-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-1_0155a57bc.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritanians-go-to-the-polls-in-the-first-major-elections-since-2019_034e12b5a.html

Mauritanians vote in the first legislative and local elections since 2019 when President Ghazouani came to power

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]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 16:46:11 +0200 Mauritanians go to the polls in the first major elections since 2019 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/034e12b5a-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritanians vote in the first legislative and local elections since 2019 when President Ghazouani came to power <br /> <br /> 2023/05/13/mauritanians-go-to-the-polls-in-the-first-major-elections-since-2019<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritanians-go-to-the-polls-in-the-first-major-elections-since-2019_034e12b5a.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/4-jihadists-escape-in-deadly-mauritania-prison-break_daf25c268.html

"At 9 pm on 5 March 2023, four terrorists managed to escape from the central prison in Nouakchott after attacking the guards, which led to an exchange of fire during which two members of the National Guard" died and two others were slightly injured, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.

2023/03/06/4-jihadists-escape-in-deadly-mauritania-prison-break
]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:45:42 +0200 4 jihadists escape in deadly Mauritania prison break <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/daf25c268-1.jpg" /></p>"At 9 pm on 5 March 2023, four terrorists managed to escape from the central prison in Nouakchott after attacking the guards, which led to an exchange of fire during which two members of the National Guard" died and two others were slightly injured, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.<br /> <br /> 2023/03/06/4-jihadists-escape-in-deadly-mauritania-prison-break<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/4-jihadists-escape-in-deadly-mauritania-prison-break_daf25c268.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-globetrotting-artist-brightens-up-downtrodden-neighborhoods_d8dfd35de.html

"We had some suspicions about their presence, but very early on we understood that they were motivated by good intentions. They do good work that adds colour to the neighbourhood; and they quickly integrate into the neighbourhood." Amar Mohamed Mahmoud

2023/02/07/mauritania-globetrotting-artist-brightens-up-downtrodden-neighborhoods
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:10:02 +0200 Mauritania: Globetrotting artist brightens up downtrodden neighborhoods <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d8dfd35de-1.jpg" /></p>"We had some suspicions about their presence, but very early on we understood that they were motivated by good intentions. They do good work that adds colour to the neighbourhood; and they quickly integrate into the neighbourhood." Amar Mohamed Mahmoud<br /> <br /> 2023/02/07/mauritania-globetrotting-artist-brightens-up-downtrodden-neighborhoods<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-globetrotting-artist-brightens-up-downtrodden-neighborhoods_d8dfd35de.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/malian-delegation-in-mauritania-amid-tensions-over-border-disappearances_bbae0335e.html

Malian envoys met Mauritanian authorities on Friday to curb rising tensions after two incidents at the border left more than 20 Mauritanians dead.

2022/03/13/malian-delegation-in-mauritania-amid-tensions-over-border-disappearances
]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:31:44 +0200 Malian delegation in Mauritania amid tensions over border disappearances <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/bbae0335e-1.jpg" /></p>Malian envoys met Mauritanian authorities on Friday to curb rising tensions after two incidents at the border left more than 20 Mauritanians dead.<br /> <br /> 2022/03/13/malian-delegation-in-mauritania-amid-tensions-over-border-disappearances<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/malian-delegation-in-mauritania-amid-tensions-over-border-disappearances_bbae0335e.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-accuses-malis-army-of-crimes_86393baa5.html

The Mauritanian Foreign ministry accused the Malian army of crimes against its nationals, on Tuesday. Saying it summoned Malian ambassador Mohamed Dibassy to protest «recurring criminal acts".

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]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:51:34 +0200 Mauritania accuses Mali's army of "crimes" <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/86393baa5-1.jpg" /></p>The Mauritanian Foreign ministry accused the Malian army of crimes against its nationals, on Tuesday. Saying it summoned Malian ambassador Mohamed Dibassy to protest «recurring criminal acts".<br /> <br /> 2022/03/08/mauritania-accuses-mali-s-army-of-crimes<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-accuses-malis-army-of-crimes_86393baa5.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-announces-boat-expedition-to-the-disputed-chagos-islands_0bfd3fab5.html

This is the first time that Mauritius sends a boat to the disputed archipelago without requesting permission from British and US authorities

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:22:17 +0200 Mauritius announces boat expedition to the disputed Chagos Islands <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0bfd3fab5-1.jpg" /></p>This is the first time that Mauritius sends a boat to the disputed archipelago without requesting permission from British and US authorities<br /> <br /> 2022/02/08/mauritius-announces-boat-expedition-to-the-disputed-chagos-islands<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritius-announces-boat-expedition-to-the-disputed-chagos-islands_0bfd3fab5.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/malian-ministers-meet-mauritanian-president-in-nouakchott_31e74609d.html

The Malian ministerial delegation, led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, meets with Mauritanian President Mohamed El Ghazouani in Nouakchott as part of Mali's democratic transition plan and the embargo imposed on the country by ECOWAS members.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:01:01 +0200 Malian ministers meet Mauritanian president in Nouakchott <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/31e74609d-1.jpg" /></p>The Malian ministerial delegation, led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, meets with Mauritanian President Mohamed El Ghazouani in Nouakchott as part of Mali's democratic transition plan and the embargo imposed on the country by ECOWAS members. <br /> <br /> 2022/01/19/malian-ministers-meet-mauritanian-president-in-nouakchott<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/malian-ministers-meet-mauritanian-president-in-nouakchott_31e74609d.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-ancient-manuscripts-attract-tourists-to-historic-desert-city_c67895538.html

Ancient manuscripts, some dating back to the eleventh century are luring tourists back to the ancient oasis city of Chinguetti in Mauritania.
Threatened by terrorism and hit by the pandemic, the North West African nation is looking to its priceless collection of literature to revive old collection.

2022/01/09/mauritania-ancient-manuscripts-attract-tourists-to-historic-desert-city
]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:10:55 +0200 Mauritania: Ancient manuscripts attract tourists to historic desert city <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c67895538-1.jpg" /></p>Ancient manuscripts, some dating back to the eleventh century are luring tourists back to the ancient oasis city of Chinguetti in Mauritania. <br /> Threatened by terrorism and hit by the pandemic, the North West African nation is looking to its priceless collection of literature to revive old collection.<br /> <br /> 2022/01/09/mauritania-ancient-manuscripts-attract-tourists-to-historic-desert-city<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-ancient-manuscripts-attract-tourists-to-historic-desert-city_c67895538.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-takes-steps-to-protect-agriculture-by-planting-trees_1ad3eda71.html

The "Great Green Wall" project started in 2007 and is being implemented by more than 20 countries across Africa

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]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:48:51 +0200 Mauritania takes steps to protect agriculture by planting trees <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1ad3eda71-1.jpg" /></p>The "Great Green Wall" project started in 2007 and is being implemented by more than 20 countries across Africa<br /> <br /> 2022/01/04/mauritania-takes-steps-to-protect-agriculture-by-planting-trees<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-takes-steps-to-protect-agriculture-by-planting-trees_1ad3eda71.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-ex-president-abdel-aziz-hospitalized_329ce82e9.html

Aziz who ruled Mauritania from 2008 to 2019 has been in preventive detention since June on corruption charges

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]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:13:14 +0200 Mauritania: Ex-President Abdel Aziz hospitalized <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/329ce82e9-1.jpg" /></p>Aziz who ruled Mauritania from 2008 to 2019 has been in preventive detention since June on corruption charges<br /> <br /> 2021/12/30/mauritania-ex-president-abdel-aziz-hospitalized<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-ex-president-abdel-aziz-hospitalized_329ce82e9.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-festival-of-heritage-cities-comes-to-an-end_463b82eb3.html

The Mauritanian government to restore the country's lost prestige 2021 Heritage Cities Festival.

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]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:43:48 +0200 Mauritania: Festival of Heritage Cities comes to an end <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/463b82eb3-1.jpg" /></p>The Mauritanian government to restore the country's lost prestige 2021 Heritage Cities Festival.<br /> <br /> 2021/12/18/mauritania-festival-of-heritage-cities-comes-to-an-end<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-festival-of-heritage-cities-comes-to-an-end_463b82eb3.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-welcomes-back-cuban-doctors-after-terminating-their-contracts_00c7cd43e.html

The Mauritanian government has decided to bring back the Cuban doctors who worked in a hospital in the city of Nouadhibou. The doctors had to depart the country following a non-renewal of their contract several months ago.

2021/12/13/mauritania-welcomes-back-cuban-doctors-after-terminating-their-contracts
]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:37:57 +0200 Mauritania welcomes back Cuban doctors after terminating their contracts <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/00c7cd43e-1.jpg" /></p>The Mauritanian government has decided to bring back the Cuban doctors who worked in a hospital in the city of Nouadhibou. The doctors had to depart the country following a non-renewal of their contract several months ago.<br /> <br /> 2021/12/13/mauritania-welcomes-back-cuban-doctors-after-terminating-their-contracts<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritania-welcomes-back-cuban-doctors-after-terminating-their-contracts_00c7cd43e.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/wary-of-militants-mauritania-watches-its-border-with-mali_d8195cfa4.html

Mauritania is a member of the G5 Sahel, a military alliance formed to tackle militant groups which also includes Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Chad

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]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:48:01 +0200 Wary of militants, Mauritania watches its border with Mali <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d8195cfa4-1.jpg" /></p>Mauritania is a member of the G5 Sahel, a military alliance formed to tackle militant groups which also includes Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Chad<br /> <br /> 2021/07/28/wary-of-militants-mauritania-watches-its-border-with-mali<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/wary-of-militants-mauritania-watches-its-border-with-mali_d8195cfa4.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritanias-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-jailed_3742eda52.html

This decision from a judge in charge of investigating alleged corruption charges comes days after the former president's refusal to report to the police, as was required by the conditions attached to his house arrest.

2021/06/23/mauritania-s-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-jailed
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:25:46 +0200 Mauritania's former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz jailed <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3742eda52-1.jpg" /></p>This decision from a judge in charge of investigating alleged corruption charges comes days after the former president's refusal to report to the police, as was required by the conditions attached to his house arrest.<br /> <br /> 2021/06/23/mauritania-s-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-jailed<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/mauritanias-former-president-mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz-jailed_3742eda52.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/covid-vaccines-arrive-in-mauritania-via-france-donnation_ce0f0916f.html

France is the first developed country to make a donation from its national supply.

2021/04/27/covid-vaccines-arrive-in-mauritania-via-france-donnation
]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:20:26 +0200 Covid vaccines arrive in Mauritania via France donnation <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ce0f0916f-1.jpg" /></p>France is the first developed country to make a donation from its national supply.<br /> <br /> 2021/04/27/covid-vaccines-arrive-in-mauritania-via-france-donnation<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/covid-vaccines-arrive-in-mauritania-via-france-donnation_ce0f0916f.html