Africa Mauritania Historic 'Country Partnership Framework Agreement' has been signed with the OPEC Fund for International Development to collaborate on major development initiatives in Mauritania for the period 2025-2027
Africa Mauritania FIFA has completed the launch of the first FIFA Talent Academy in Africa, located in Nouakchott; established at the headquarters of the Mauritanian Football Federation, it represents a significant step in FIFA's Talent Development Programme
Africa Mauritania The 10th edition of the Nouakchott Arab Poetry Festival took place; a three-days event organised by the Sharjah Department of Culture, it saw a wide participation of Mauritanian and African poets, intellectuals and writers
Africa Mauritania Mauritania signed a $27 million agreement with the US to improve resilience of the energy sector and climate adaptation, providing debt-free grants to develop projects
Africa Mauritania The country officially launched its new electronic visa system; e-Visa, effective since 5 January 2025, replaces the need for visa stickers and visa services on arrival, simplifying the process for international travellers