Africa Mauritania First lady Mariem Vadel Dah has publicly called for women to be encouraged to pursue careers in security and justice, pointing out that the role of women has been crucial in many positions
Africa Mauritania The country awaits the first visit of a senior Russian official, in the person of its Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov; meanwhile, another delegation from US is already at work in Nouakchott, in a delicate balance between Russians and Westerners
Africa Mauritania The trial of the former President of the Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, for economic crimes and corruption during his term in office, has opened; he was arrested after refusing to hand himself over to the police of his own free will
Africa Mauritania This week, dozens of African leaders, Islamic scholars, politicians, academics, civil society activists and youth gathered in Nouakchott, Mauritania, to participate in the third African Peace Conference
Africa Mauritania Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who is on trial on suspicion of corruption, said on Thursday that he was banned from leaving the country