Mauritania
Boycott mars Mauritania presidential poll
The election commission confirmed yesterday that the incumbent, Abdel Aziz, won the presidential...
MauritaniaMauritania's new opposition could shape 2014 poll
After reinforcing their dominance of the national assembly in the November-December 2013...
MauritaniaMauritania tensions will rise around delayed polls
A global index released today listed Mauritania as having the highest per capita proportion,...
MauritaniaResources will not transform economy of Africa's Sahel
The Sahel comprises some of the world's poorest countries, with a recent history of instability....
West AfricaEthnic tension colours long-term Mauritania outlook
The place of ethnic tensions in Mali's civil war raises questions about how multi-ethnic...
MauritaniaMauritania regime's risks are of longer term nature
President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is recovering in Paris after being shot and injured near...
MauritaniaMauritania president still has the military's support
The president is recovering in Paris after he was reportedly wounded in a shooting incident...
MauritaniaLocal issues drive and constrain Africa Sahel jihadis
Following northern Mali's crisis this year, speculation has grown that the central and western...
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