Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and “illicit enrichment”. Abdel Aziz led the West African country for a decade after coming to power in a 2008 coup and…
Jihadi jailbreak in Mauritania
Four jihadist prisoners escaped Sunday night in Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott after an exchange of gunfire at its central prison in which two national guards were killed, the Interior Ministry said. “The National Guard has tightened its control over the prison…
New directions in a time of decision – Wole Soyinka
The nation has been brought to her knees. Internally, the blaring media testimony needs no augmentation. Beyond her borders, Nigeria is the tale of citizens designated pariahs of the global community for whom special dossiers are opened, and units of…
Mauritania close to first Cup of Nations appearance (Vanguard)
Mauritania, a largely desert state that have never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, are among 15 countries who could secure places at the 2019 tournament this weekend. A team guided by French coach Corentin Martins will be assured…
Rape victims in Mauritania get jailed for getting pregnant (ThisDay)
A survey carried out by the Mauritanian Association for the Health of the Mother and Child reveals that 40 percent of female prisoners in Mauritania are actually rape victims, who were arrested for getting pregnant outside of marriage. Khady knew…
