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Climate & Debt Swap Programme February 20, 2026
Mauritania is developing a climate-linked debt swap programme to address financial and environmental challenges. The initiative aims to reduce debt burdens while funding sustainable development projects. Climate change has significantly impacted Mauritania’s ecosystems and livelihoods. This programme aligns with Continue Reading Economic Partnership with ECA February 10, 2026
Mauritania has strengthened its partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa to advance development goals. The collaboration focuses on inclusive economic growth and structural transformation. A key priority is creating employment opportunities for young people. Digital transformation is also Continue Reading Migration Crackdown Impact in Mauritania January 14, 2026
Mauritania has intensified its efforts to curb irregular migration toward Europe. Authorities have implemented stricter controls along key departure points. As a result, departures to the Canary Islands have significantly decreased. However, migrants are now choosing more distant and Continue Reading US-Mauritania Security Cooperation January 27, 2026
Mauritania has strengthened its security capacity through the receipt of military equipment from the United States. This support is part of broader efforts to stabilize the Sahel region, which continues to face extremist threats.The new equipment is expected to Continue Reading Fighting Sexual Violence Against Women And Minors In Mauritania February 19, 2025 Sexual violence against women and minors in Mauritania is a widespread issue, exacerbated by cultural taboos and underreporting. Despite statistics showing significant cases of physical and sexual violence, many remain silent due to societal pressures. Commissioner Hindou Mohamed Laghdaf’s brigade Continue Reading

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4,244,878 POPULATION 23 PERSECUTION RANKING ISLAM DOMINANT RELIGION Day 1 Pray For Mauritania keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right 200,000 close Mauritania is a North African desert country which meets the sea on one side. This country has a dark secret that the government strives hard to hide from the world – SLAVERY! REFUGEES 31% POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE 65.57 yrs LIFE EXPECTANCY 67% LITERACY RATE Day 1 Pray for Mauritania keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right

Mauritania is a North African desert country which meets the sea on one side. This country has a dark secret that the government strives hard to hide from the world – SLAVERY! Although on paper, the government has banned slavery since 1981 and criminalized the ownership of slaves in 2007, over 20% of Mauritania is still enslaved. Despite multiple sting operations by world press, including CNN, in 2012, no Western country has come out to condemn Mauritania. This lack of action by the West is due to the vast mineral resources in the country, including iron and, by 2025, oil. Mauritania is ranked 23rd in the Open Doors USA Persecuted Countries list in 2025. Mauritania is also one of the poorest countries in the world.