Mauritania’s UN envoy meets de Mistura after Security Council talks on Sahara

Mauritania’s ambassador to the United Nations, Cheikhna Ould Nenni, met with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, in New York to discuss the latest developments in the dispute, following a closed-door meeting of the UN …

Mauritania orders action over Nouakchott substation fires

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has directed the Government to fully implement recommendations from an independent inquiry into fires at two electrical transformer substations in Nouakchott. The fires occurred at the Nouakchott-North …

Mauritania announces new government headed by El Moctar Ould Djay

The reshuffle involved several ministerial portfolios, notably defence, interior, health and Islamic affairs, while a number of ministers retained their positions, including those responsible for foreign affairs, justice, finance, equipment and transport, …

Mauritania forms new government, replaces several ministers

NOUAKCHOTT, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani appointed a new cabinet on Saturday evening, replacing the ministers of defense, interior, economic affairs and energy, among others, the Mauritanian News Agency …

Mauritania: PM submits resignation to President El Ghazouani

Mauritania: Who’s Who in the new government of El Moctar Ould Djay

Reappointed as Prime Minister after the resignation of his government, El Moctar Ould Djay returns with a team where continuity, internal promotions, experience returns, and notable exits intersect. Interior and Energy concentrate two of the most …

Mauritania: Ould Djay reappointed to form a new government

Social protection, youth employment, and local development are among the priorities assigned to the future Mauritanian team. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani reappointed El Moctar Ould Djay as Prime Minister on Friday, October 9, just hours after …

Mauritania PM Reappointed After Resignation

Mauritanian Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay has been reappointed hours after submitting his government’s resignation following an investigation into major electricity facility fires that caused widespread power outages in August. President Mohamed Ould …

Mauritania PM reappointed hours after resigning over power outages

Mokhtar Ould Djay's resignation after more than two years in office came after President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani received a report Thursday detailing multiple shortcomings leading to the blazes in August. The two men met later Friday and …

Ould Djay reappointed Mauritania’s prime minister, tasked with forming government

Mhamed Bakaye and Mohammad Sio 10 October 2026•Update: 10 October 2026 Mokhtar Ould Djay was reappointed prime minister on Friday and tasked with forming a new government. The presidency said Ould Djay was reappointed under a decree by President Mohamed …