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Mauritania

Mauritania is a sparsely populated nation of 4 million people that borders Algeria, Mali, Morocco and Senegal in Western Africa's Sahel region. It achieved independence from France in 1960.

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A herd of camels sits on the desert sand, as an iron ore train passes in the background

Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania

Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania

Traders, families, goats, camels and thousands of tons of iron ore roll through one of the world's most remote regions.
TravelJune 26, 202407:07 min
This photo taken near the fishing village of Calhau in Sao Vicente on March 5, 2024 shows peoples belongings and a pirogue

Migrants turn to Mauritania as new EU transit route

Migrants turn to Mauritania as new EU transit route

Thousands of Africans continue to try to reach Europe by sea from Mauritania, despite facing inhumane conditions.
MigrationJune 10, 2024
A view of people on a beach, with boats seen in the background

Mauritania sees rise in African migrants heading for Europe

Mauritania sees rise in African migrants heading for Europe

The city of Nouadhibou has become a transit hub for thousands of people seeking to make the perilous journey to Europe.
SocietyJune 7, 202405:01 min
Mauritania players sing national anthem during a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

AFCON 2023: Minnows Mauritania looking to suprise

AFCON 2023: Minnows Mauritania looking to suprise

At their third consecutive AFCON, Mauritania won't be satisfied unless they manage to advance from the group stage.
SportsJanuary 15, 2024
Members of the refugee fire brigade are seen conducting an exercise to prepare for a real fire

Mauritania: The refugees putting out fires - and prejudice

Mauritania: The refugees putting out fires - and prejudice

As Mauritania faces its bushfire season, a group of refugees teams up with the local community to put out the flames.
ConflictsDecember 27, 2023
The Meharistes patrol remote Saharan communities on camelback to curtail jihadi insurgents.

Mauritania: Camel corps patrols Sahel desert

Mauritania: Camel corps patrols Sahel desert

The Meharistes patrol remote Saharan communities on camelback to curtail jihadi insurgents.
ConflictsDecember 14, 202302:03 min
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