At least 15 killed, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania

July 24, 2024 by Farhan

The boat carrying 300 people had left The Gambia and capsized near Nouakchott, according to UN migration agency. At least 15 people have died and more than 150 are missing after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. “Approximately 300 people boarded a pirogue in … Read more

Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term

July 1, 2024 by Farhan

Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission. Incumbent Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has won Mauritania’s presidential election, securing a second term, according to the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Ghazouani, 67, won 56.12 percent of the votes in the first round … Read more