Mauritania rescues 141 migrants off West Africa

The Mauritanian coastguard on Sunday rescued 141 migrants from a vessel adrift off the west African coast, official sources told AFP. In recent years Mauritania has become a frequent departure point for African migrants risking the perilous Atlantic route …

Mauritania: the general states of insurance

The Central Bank of Mauritania and the Professional Association of Mauritanian Insurers (APAM) organize the general insurance meetings. The meeting will be held on 8 and 9 December 2025, at the Convention Center in Nouakchott. The event will bring together …

A Salute to Our African Nations: Mauritania 

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.  Articles like …

EIB Global and African Development Bank invest US$ 275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. US$ 150 million from the African Development Bank and US$ 125 million from EIB Global, guaranteed by the European Union, to modernise Mauritania’s main railway …

EIB Global, AfDB allocate $275m for Mauritania railway upgrade

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a joint financing arrangement totalling $275m for the upgrade of Mauritania’s principal railway corridor. The agreement, signed at the Africa Investment Forum …

Mauritania rescues 141 migrants adrift off west African coast

Nouakchott – The Mauritanian coastguard on Sunday rescued 141 migrants from a vessel adrift off the west African coast, official sources told AFP. In recent years Mauritania has become a frequent departure point for African migrants risking the perilous …

World Bank Group launches new partnership strategy to accelerate economic diversification for growth, employment in ...

EIB Global and AfDB invest US$275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor

30 november 2025 - 08:36:05 MA/WA 234 Views Panafrican News Agency Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a joint financing package of US$ 275 million to modernise …

Mauritania's deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect

The principal of a primary school in northern Mauritania set up specifically for children of migrants trying to reach Europe, says classrooms are emptier this year than before. It appears that a partnership deal signed last year with the European Union to …

World Bank supports Mauritania’s reforms to drive inclusive and sustainable growth

29 november 2025 - 13:48:06 MA 240 Views Panafrican News Agency Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The World Bank has approved Mauritania’s First Reform for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Development Policy Financing, a $30 million credit from the …