Mauritania

The country is exploring its renewable energy potential; according to the United Nations Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the country's location makes it ideal for solar and wind energy

The slavery abolitionist movement, Ira, born in 2008 and founded by Mauritanian activist Biram Dah Abeid has been officially recognised by the authorities in Nouakchott as a human rights organisation in the country

New Fortress Energy has announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding to develop a multi-source energy hub that will include natural gas, power, liquefied natural gas and blue ammonia

The President of the Republic expressed his hope that the Festival of Heritage Cities would become a development opportunity with a direct impact, improving both the lives of residents and the status of historic cities

The presidents of Senegal and Mauritania laid the foundation stone for the inauguration of the Pont de Rosso bridge, a strategic link for the two countries over the Senegal River that separates them

The fishing agreement with the EU has been renewed for five years, under which European fishermen are allowed to fish around 290.000 tonnes of crustaceans, bottom fish, tuna and pelagic fish annually in Mauritanian waters

The Tunis Book Fair returns after the pandemic, with the title "The book, man's best companion" and 300 publishing houses; the country participates as guest of honour, showing a series of manuscripts, an exhibition of traditional art and popular shows

The 25th session of the Conference on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in the Arab World took place in Nouakchott; held once every two years, it discusses the latest developments about conservation and protection of antiquities and cultural heritage

The battle against rampant desertification, which has damaged ecosystems and endangered species, continues with the news that 200.000 hectares will be transformed into a protected area in the Adrar district to support biodiversity in the country

In early September, Mauritania became the 12th country on the continent to reach the WHO target of vaccinating at least 10% of the population by the end of the month; by 7 October, more than 580.000 people had been fully vaccinated, 12% of the population

A new 10 GW green hydrogen project, with a total area of 14,400 km², could include Africa's first offshore wind farm

The Military School of Combined Arms in Atar is being transformed into a Military Academy with university training, aiming at restructuring the army through a system capable of meeting the requirements of a modern qualitative education