MAURITANIA BREAKING NEWS
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR M@KE K@Si GRE@T ©®™
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BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
KASiBC_AFRiCA SPECIAL NEWS EDITION
Reporting Live from Nouakchott, Mauritania
MAURITANIA BREAKING NEWS
PRESIDENT EL GHAZOUANI REAPPOINTS PRIME MINISTER MOKHTAR OULD DJAY TO FORM NEW CABINET FOLLOWING SCRUTINY OVER NATIONAL POWER OUTAGES
NOUAKCHOTT — In a rapid sequence of political and administrative developments in the capital city of Nouakchott, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani officially reappointed Mokhtar Ould Djay as Prime Minister, tasking him with the immediate formation of a restructured cabinet.
The investigative commission report highlighted significant technical vulnerabilities and emergency management shortfalls at key state electrical facilities operated by national utility company Somelec.
While Somelec engineers successfully restored full power to affected substations after five days of intensive technical repairs, President Ghazouani mandated a comprehensive government overhaul to enforce strict administrative accountability, modernize critical infrastructure, and upgrade public utility management protocols.
Reappointed Prime Minister Ould Djay confirmed during a presidential briefing that the incoming cabinet will prioritize energy grid resilience, public service reform, and emergency response capabilities across all fifteen administrative regions.
Executive spokespersons emphasized that the administrative restructuring aims to safeguard economic continuity while maintaining momentum on long-term national development projects.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
NATIONAL ENERGY UTILITY SOMELEC RESTORES SUBSTATION GRID CAPACITY WHILE URBAN MUNICIPALITIES REINFORCE DISASTER PREVENTION PROTOCOLS
NOUAKCHOTT / NOUADHIBOU — Power distribution across Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and surrounding commercial corridors has fully stabilized following the completion of technical overhauls at primary high-voltage electrical substations.
State utility Somelec confirmed that emergency engineering teams replaced damaged transformer units, upgraded automated circuit breaker systems, and installed secondary backup generators to insulate urban grids against potential load spikes.
Simultaneously, municipal authorities across Nouakchott are coordinating with the Ministry of Hydraulics and Sanitation to execute urban drainage maintenance and flood prevention protocols along low-lying coastal districts.
Following seasonal weather fluctuations and coastal swell risks along the Atlantic shoreline, specialized public works units have been deployed to clear stormwater channels, reinforce sea dikes, and install mobile pumping systems to safeguard high-density residential wards.
POLITICS
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES EVALUATE DECENTRALIZATION STATUTES AS OPPOSITION LEATHERS DEMAND STRUCTURAL UTILITY OVERSIGHT
NOUAKCHOTT — Legislative proceedings at the National Assembly in Nouakchott reached key momentum as parliamentary committees initiated comprehensive reviews of draft laws governing municipal fiscal decentralization and regional administrative autonomy.
The parliamentary session comes as lawmakers evaluate proposed statutory updates designed to grant regional councils (Conseils Régionaux) direct supervisory authority over local water distribution, waste management, and primary healthcare infrastructure.
Opposition parliamentary representatives, while acknowledging the swift reappointment of Prime Minister Ould Djay, called for independent legislative oversight committees to monitor state-owned utility contracts and public procurement processes.
Government floor leaders reaffirmed that the upcoming cabinet appointments will reflect broad administrative expertise, prioritizing performance metrics, anti-corruption enforcement, and transparent public service delivery across all wilayas.
BUSINESS
MAURITANIA’S 2026 REAL GDP GROWTH FORECAST RISES TO 5.1% AS TRANS-SAHARAN GAS AND EXTRACTIVE EXPORTS EXPAND
NOUAKCHOTT — Economic indicators released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance show a strong upward trajectory for Mauritania's macroeconomic performance, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projected to reach 5.1%.
The positive economic outlook is anchored by expanding production across the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) project alongside elevated global demand for iron ore and gold exports.
Tax revenue disclosures indicate a significant increase in domestic fiscal collection, supported by modernized digital tax portals and expanded customs efficiency at the Port of Nouakchott and Nouadhibou Autonomous Port.
To stimulate non-extractive commercial growth, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Artisanship and Tourism launched a national small business incubation framework in partnership with regional commercial banks, providing subsidized credit facilities for domestic agricultural processors, fisheries exporters, and renewable energy startups.
HEALTH
WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL VISITS NOUAKCHOTT AS HEALTH MINISTRY DRAFTS PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
NOUAKCHOTT — High-level international health diplomacy reached a major milestone in Nouakchott following the official visit of World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, who met with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and senior health leadership to review national healthcare expansion strategies.
During the international delegation visit, the Ministry of Health finalized a strategic national proposal to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across rural and semi-urban communities.
The comprehensive health program focuses on expanding district health clinics, deploying automated medical supply tracking systems, and upgrading clinical diagnostic tools across the Adrar, Gorgol, and Hodh Ech Chargui regions.
Simultaneously, public health teams have accelerated pediatric immunization campaigns and maternal health screenings across rural health posts, aiming to reduce infant mortality rates and eliminate stock-outs of essential life-saving medications.
GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR DIGITIZATION ACCELERATES WITH NEW CITIZEN PORTAL AS CUSTOMS ENFORCES STRICT MARITIME OVERSIGHT
NOUAKCHOTT — The Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Administrative Modernization officially launched a centralized e-governance portal enabling citizens, commercial businesses, and diaspora residents to request public civil documents, register corporate titles, and submit tax filings online.
Government spokespersons highlighted that administrative digitization significantly lowers transaction costs, eliminates bureaucratic delays, and enhances operational transparency across state departments.
In maritime governance, the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy introduced automated satellite tracking systems across all commercial fishing vessels operating within Mauritania’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The maritime enforcement initiative enforces strict environmental catch quotas, curbs unauthorized foreign trawling, and protects artisanal fishing rights along the Atlantic coastline.
ENTERTAINMENT
MAURITANIAN POETRY AND TRADITIONAL MOORISH ARTS CELEBRATED AT ANNUAL NOUAKCHOTT CULTURAL FESTIVAL
NOUAKCHOTT — Mauritania’s rich literary heritage and musical traditions took center stage as thousands gathered for the annual Nouakchott International Cultural and Arts Festival. The event featured traditional Moorish lute (Tidinit) musical performances, poetic recitations, and visual arts exhibitions celebrating the nation's historical identity as the "Land of a Million Poets."
The Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Relations with Parliament announced expanded state grants for local recording studios, visual arts hubs, and digital content creators aimed at preserving intangible cultural heritage.
Cultural commentators noted that digital streaming platforms have enabled young Mauritanian musicians, authors, and filmmakers to reach international audiences directly, converting cultural heritage into a major driver of youth employment and creative economy growth.
TOURS
DESERT ECO-TOURISM BOOMS IN CHINGUETTI AND OUADANE AS HERITAGE CIRCUIT ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVES
CHINGUETTI / ADRAR — Tourism operators across the historic desert cities of Chinguetti, Ouadane, Tichitt, and Oualata report steady advance bookings for the upcoming peak travel season, supported by upgraded access roads and desert eco-lodge accommodations.
The Mauritanian Tourism Promotion Agency launched an updated destination marketing drive highlighting UNESCO World Heritage ancient manuscript libraries, dramatic desert dune landscapes, and eco-friendly camel safari routes across the Adrar Plateau.
Community-based tourism trusts operating in desert oases report positive financial returns from guided eco-tours, where lodge concession revenues are reinvested directly into local primary health posts, clean water wells, and palm grove conservation schemes.
EVENTS
NOUAKCHOTT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER HOSTS TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT
NOUAKCHOTT — Business executives, green energy developers, and regional trade delegations gathered at the Nouakchott International Conference Center for the annual Trans-Saharan Trade and Renewable Energy Summit.
The multi-day commercial convention showcased innovative solar-powered water desalination technology, green hydrogen production software, and off-grid solar irrigation equipment.
Executive panel discussions focused on expanding cross-border commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, developing green energy exports to Europe, and leveraging digital financial technologies to connect rural producers with commercial export markets.
SPORTS
MAURITANIA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM REGROUPS FOR QUALIFIERS AS ACADEMY INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANDS
NOUAKCHOTT — The Mauritanian senior men’s national football team, the Lions of Chinguetti (Al-Mourabitoun), has entered an intensive tactical training camp in Nouakchott as technical management restructures tactical plans following recent competitive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures.
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (FFRIM) confirmed a balanced squad selection combining elite international professional players competing in European and Arab leagues alongside standout domestic performers from the Super D1 league.
In sports infrastructure, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with FFRIM, unveiled plans to construct three new regional youth athletic training complexes in Kaédi, Rosso, and Kiffa, designed to nurture grassroots athletic talent and build a sustainable development pipeline for national sporting codes.
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