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Mauritania: Displaced Malians Burden Food-Insecure Hosts[IRIN] Bamako/Dakar - Some 12,000 Malians have fled fighting in the towns of Ménaka and Anderamboucane in northern Mali and reached already food-insecure villages around Tillabéri in western Niger, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Niger's capital, Niamey.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:49
Mauritania takes tourists to red zone
Nouakchott - Mauritania has invited a group of French tourists to visit the north of the country and boost tourism which has been hard-hit by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the tourism ministry said on Monday.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 00:43
SAHEL: Displaced Malians burden food-insecure hosts
BAMAKO/DAKAR 06 February 2012 (IRIN) - Some 12,000 Malians have fled fighting in the towns of Ménaka and Anderamboucane in northern Mali and reached already food-insecure villages around Tillabéri in western Niger, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Niger’s capital, Niamey.irinnews.org | 06-Feb-2012 01:00
SAHEL: Donors learning funding lessons - slowly
DAKAR 06 February 2012 (IRIN) - This year donors are stepping up more quickly to meet Sahel’s humanitarian needs compared to 2010, when they were slow to respond. However, they are still at fault for taking a quick-fix approach rather than addressing long-term disaster prevention and resilience needs, say aid groups.irinnews.org | 06-Feb-2012 01:00
Technology fights locust swarms in Mauritania
In this outpost in the Sahara Desert, scientists are working feverishly to add a "Biblical problem" to the weather forecasts: The Desert Locust Center here in the capital of Mauritania, an enormous and sandy West-African country, is employing all kinds of technology - from "eLocust" computing devices to satellite images and crowdsourced locust ... (more)
Topix.net | 02-Feb-2012 21:52
Workshop on Mauritania's Special Economic Zone begins
NOUADHIBOU, Mauritania: A workshop on comprehensive studies related to the initiative of the special economic zone in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, started Tuesday.
Topix.net | 02-Feb-2012 00:15
West Africa: UN Officials Calls for Action on Sahel Problems
UN News (New York)-The United Nations political chief today called for the establishment of a mechanism to address the myriad challenges facing countries in West Africa's Sahel region, which, he said, include a humanitarian crisis, lack of socio-economic development, insecurity and the threat of terrorism.
AllAfrica | 27-Jan-2012 14:02
Christian Aid Responds to Worsening Sahel Hunger Crisis
Christian Aid (London)-With seven million people across five West African countries facing the spectre of famine within months, Christian Aid is stepping up its early response plans to assist those living in the stricken Sahel region.
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 17:48
West African states discuss Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram threat
West African security experts met in Nouakchott Monday on the threat posed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its possible ties to Islamist sect Boko Haram in Nigeria, a security source said.
Topix.net | 23-Jan-2012 18:39
Mauritania
Mauritania is a nation of north-western Africa , bounded by Senegal , Mali , Algeria , Western Sahara and the Atlantic Ocean .
Topix.net | 18-Jan-2012 02:31
Terror group video shows seized Mauritania soldier
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania Al-Qaida's North African branch has issued a new video that shows a Mauritanian officer who was recently captured by the terror group during a raid in the country's southeast.
Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 11:56
New video from North African al-Qaida affiliate shows captured Mauritanian soldier
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania - Al-Qaida's North African branch has issued a new video that shows a Mauritanian officer who was recently captured by the terror group during a raid in the country's southeast.
Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 11:56
France examines alleged warning from al-Qaida arm of possible 'execution' of hostages
The language used in a purported message from al-Qaida's North Africa arm that threatens to kill European hostages if governments take military action to save them suggests it is an authentic warning, a top French counterterrorism official said Thursday.
Topix.net | 12-Jan-2012 19:42
AFRICA: AU wants peace, security and bigger global role in 2012
WASHINGTON 12 January 2012 (IRIN) - The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious wish-list of priorities for Africa that would give the continent a stronger global voice, boost democracy and encourage peace and security.irinnews.org | 12-Jan-2012 01:00
Mauritania: Terror Grips Town
Terror grips city of Kiffa in Mauritania: "Poet and filmmaker Mohamed Ould Idoumou, a Kiffa native, told Magharebia that that the city has never seen cases of terrorism before because of its isolated location in the desert." Terror grips city of Kiffa in Mauritania: "Poet and filmmaker Mohamed Ould Idoumou, a Kiffa native, told Magharebia that that ... (more)
Topix.net | 08-Jan-2012 14:08
Qatar, Mauritania sign accords to boost ties
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz witness the signing of an agreement between Qatar and Mauritania in Nouakchott yesterday Qatar and Mauritania signed a raft of agreements and memoranda of understanding with a view to further strengthening bilateral relations following a round of ... (more)
Topix.net | 06-Jan-2012 11:53
Emir on state visit to Mauritania
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani arrives in Nouakchott today for a state visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Topix.net | 05-Jan-2012 03:26
UAE leaders meet foreign counterparts
Top officials of the United Arab Emirates have met their counterparts from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Qatar and Lebanon to discuss a range of issues.
Topix.net | 03-Jan-2012 18:15
UAE Ambassador meets Mauritanian Minister of Social Affairs
WAM Nouakchott, Jan 3rd, 2012 -- UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Abdullah Mohammed Al Takawi has held a meeting with Mauritanian Minister of Social Affairs, Childhood and Family Mawlati bint Al Mukhtar.
Topix.net | 03-Jan-2012 13:00
Rights Violations Condemned
HRInfo (Cairo)-ANHRI severely condemns Referral of a citizen to a rapid trial by the Attorney General for criticizing the Supreme Council for Armed Forces (SCAF). The citizen had distributed a communique on 23 December 2011, and thus was sentenced to one year in prison, a bail of 1000 pounds (approx. 166 $US), and a 200 pounds fine (approx. 33.2 $US) by Waylee Misdemeanor Court, in the quickest and harshest anti - freedom of expression trial ruling since 25 January revolution.
AllAfrica | 03-Jan-2012 12:44
Businessman Condemns 'Terror' Warrant Against Him
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-A top businessman and a prominent critic of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz denounced on Friday an arrest warrant issued against him for supporting terror groups.
AllAfrica | 03-Jan-2012 12:21
Mauritania: Govt Issues Arrest Warrant Against Al-Qaeda Suspects
Mauritania issued an international warrant Wednesday for the arrest of an opponent of President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for supporting terror groups in the Sahel region, a justice official told AFP.
AllAfrica | 29-Dec-2011 11:13
The best, and worst, music of 2011
Lists, lists, lists. Music writers love lists! Here, CityBeat writers give you our favorite albums, EPs, compilations and musicians of 2011.
Topix.net | 29-Dec-2011 06:18
Moroccan Journalist Expelled
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Mauritanian authorities' Wednesday decision to expel a Moroccan journalist from the country. The Mauritanian government gave no reason for their decision.
AllAfrica | 27-Dec-2011 11:21
In Mauritania, Moroccan journalist expelled
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Mauritanian authorities' Wednesday decision to expel a Moroccan journalist from the country.
Topix.net | 23-Dec-2011 23:20
Online
PRIME Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has invited landowners to deposit their land with the government Land Bank for the benefit of the community.
Topix.net | 21-Dec-2011 02:18
Dangerous Liaisons: Polisario and Al Qaeda
An operation conducted by the Mauritanian police last Nov. 6 in Nouadhibou, led to the arrest of two members of the Polisario responsible for the kidnapping of three persons, although no information was available about the fate of the captives.
Topix.net | 20-Dec-2011 03:29
Mauritania: Govt in Oil Exploration Deal With Total
Mauritania has signed an agreement with French oil group Total to explore for oil at sea and to extract any oil discovered, the official Mauritanian information agency reported on Monday.
AllAfrica | 19-Dec-2011 21:33
UN Mission On Impact of Country's Crisis On Sahel Region Heads to Mauritania
A United Nations mission to assess the impact of the recent turmoil in Libya on the Sahel region is heading to Mauritania for talks with top officials in the West African nation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson announced today.
AllAfrica | 17-Dec-2011 09:08
NPA Seizes Vessel With Spoilt Mackerel From Mauritania
Management of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) said it has seized a chattered vessel which bathed at the Port Harcourt Ports, Rivers State, from Mauritania, following the discovery of a consignment of frozen mackerel (fish), believed to be unsafe for consumption.
AllAfrica | 15-Dec-2011 10:58
West Africa: Algeria, Mauritania Pledge to Boost Sahel Security
Algeria and Mauritania's leaders Tuesday vowed to beef up security in the Sahel region, where Islamist militants are holding a dozen Western hostages.
AllAfrica | 14-Dec-2011 07:28
SAHEL: Act now to avoid another crisis, say aid agencies
DAKAR 14 December 2011 (IRIN) - Aid agencies are warning donors to act now to avert another drought-related food crisis in the Sahel that could mean over 11 million people sink into further food insecurity, poverty or malnutrition.IRIN | 14-Dec-2011 01:00
Fonadh/OSJI/IHRDA Colloquium On Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
Over 70 participants have today come together in Nouakchott to discuss transitional justice and reconciliation in Mauritania.
AllAfrica | 13-Dec-2011 10:49
Mauritanian Leader Congratulates President Jammeh
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, the president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has sent a letter to the Gambian leader, His Excellency, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, congratulating him on his recent election victory.
AllAfrica | 12-Dec-2011 15:34
Africa: Don't Pay Ransom for Qaeda Hostages, Says Mauritania
Mauritania on Sunday urged that no ransom be paid for European hostages held in the Sahel region by Al-Qaeda's North African wing, at a meeting of European and African defence ministers.
AllAfrica | 12-Dec-2011 06:50
'Al-Qaeda splinter group' claims kidnap of Westerners
BAMAKO: A group identifying itself as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb said Saturday it was holding three Westerners kidnapped from a refugee camp in Algeria in October.
Topix.net | 10-Dec-2011 22:18
Islamists behind kidnapping of Europeans
The radical Islamist Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb has claimed responsibility for the kidnappings of European citizens in Mali last month, local media reported on Friday.
Topix.net | 09-Dec-2011 21:15
Report: Al-Qaida denies Sahara kidnappings
A private Mauritanian publication has published a statement from al-Qaida in North Africa denying it was involved in the kidnapping of 3 European aid workers in southern Algeria.
Topix.net | 09-Dec-2011 11:56
Mauritania: Nation Is Under Threat and in Need of Support
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the drought-ravaged Sahalian was severely threatened by climate change -- ever day.
AllAfrica | 08-Dec-2011 18:18
British Hostage Threatened With Execution in Video
Masked gunmen threaten to execute a British hostage kidnapped in Nigeria if their demands are not met, in a video received by a Mauritanian news agency and seen by AFP.
AllAfrica | 07-Dec-2011 07:44
Mauritania: Mauritania Arrests Two Suspected of Kidnapping Europeans
Mauritanian police said Monday they had arrested two Western Saharan men suspected of kidnapping an Italian and two Spanish aid workers in Algeria in October.
AllAfrica | 06-Dec-2011 08:33
Two arrested for Algeria kidnapping
A police commissioner told The Associated Press that two men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of three Europeans from a refugee camp in Algeria in October.
Topix.net | 05-Dec-2011 20:23
Mauritania race protest
Nouakchott - Mauritanian police used tear gas on Monday to disperse hundreds of blacks protesting against a population census they deem racist, wounding several, a spokesperson for the group said.
Topix.net | 29-Nov-2011 07:28
Parliamentary sketch: Mr Hague had the superior air of the Man from Del Monte
Perorating in yesterday's debate about north Africa and the Middle East, Foreign Secretary William Hague said that his role - and that, by Jove, of Her Britannic Majesty's Government - was 'showing leadership' to the world.
Topix.net | 29-Nov-2011 03:13
Kim Yong Nam Greets President of Mauritania
Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Sunday sent a message of greeting to Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, president of Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on its 51st independence day.
Topix.net | 28-Nov-2011 10:40
Azerbaijani President offers greetings to Albanian and Mauritanian counterparts
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to Albanian counterpart Bamir Topi on the country`s public holiday - the Flag Day.
Topix.net | 26-Nov-2011 18:09