Mauritania News » Hodh El Gharbi News Mauritania » Hodh El Gharbi » Government: Advancing the rights of former slaves in Mauritania
News channel or source: https://www.un.org/democracyfund/en/news/advancing-rights-former-slaves-mauritania
Published on: Tuesday 01 January 2013
Former slaves and their descendants -- in particular women -- remain victims of severe discrimination in Mauritania. Hampered by illiteracy and poverty, they are excluded from political processes, ...
News Mauritania » Hodh El Gharbi » Government: Mauritania faces Rift Valley fever outbreak: Strengthening surveillance and response
News channel or source: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/mauritania/news/mauritania-faces-rift-valley-fever-outbreak-strengthening-surveillance-and-response
Published on: Saturday 15 November 2025
Nouakchott — In Mauritania, Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues to demonstrate its danger. Between 27 September and 30 October 2025, 46 human cases were confirmed, including 14 deaths, across 13 wilayas ...