Mauritania

The praise of the Prophet as intangible cultural heritage, the archaeological sites of Aqreigit and Tinigui, the old quarter of the city of Nema have been inscribed in the final list of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ISESCO

184.000 refugees and asylum seekers have been registered by UNHCR in Mauritania as of 31 December 2025, of whom 74% are Malians and 26% from 19 other nationalities; 309.000 is the estimated number of migrants in the country

“Octopus and Pathways to Sustainable Management in the Face of Ecological, Economic, and Social Challenges” symposium, focusing on the strategic future of the sector, was launched at the Institute for Oceanographic Research and Fisheries in Nouakchott

Mauritania and Senegal signed a parliamentary cooperation protocol in Nouakchott, setting the frame of enhanced collaboration between the two legislative institutions

A major water supply project to secure clean drinking water to 165 villages across the regions of Brakna, Tagant, and Assaba has been inspected by the President; with water of the Senegal River it will also irrigate 3.500 hectares of land

Foundation stone for the development of the Taazour lakes in Tevragh Zeina and Tarhil has been laid; the project will transform the two lakes into modern tourist hubs of rest and recreation, improving Nouakchott's quality of life with a major urban change

Civil and military figures have been decorated on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of national independence (28 November 1960); the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, also presided over a celebrative military parade

Nouakchott has offered over €59 million to Afro-Mauritanian nationals victims of the atrocities that ravaged the country in 1989-1991, sparking mixed reactions; it is a first step in acknowledging the violence against Afro-Mauritanian in Mauritania

First Lady Dr. Mariem Mohamed Fadel Dah, participated at the workshop to validate the action plan of Women in Mining Africa 2025–2030; in her speech emphasized the importance of women in the mining sector, focusing on added value, leadership, empowerment

Road safety provisions were decided to foster respect for express bus lanes; for the autumn holiday season, with heavier traffic and more accidents, president required 'awareness campaign clear and accessible' to make every driver and road user aware

The World Bank annual report on Mauritania’s economic situation, titled “Reforming for inclusion and resilience: maintaining the momentum of social assistance reform”, was presented in Nouakchott; focus was on strategies for inclusive, sustainable growth

Latest UNHCR report counts a total of 169.730 refugees in Mauritania, of which 16.137 with special needs, and 6.422 asylum seekers; most refugees come from Timbouctou, with elders at risk while among asylum seekers women are more at risk