Latest news in Mauritania? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in Mauritania as of September 13, 2026:
- Regional Religious Summit: Mauritania is hosting the 39th International Conference on the Prophet’s Biography in Nouakchott, drawing prominent religious scholars and delegations from across the region, including the leadership of Algeria’s Djamaa El Djazair.
- Foreign Policy and Regional Solidarity: The Mauritanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning recent attacks targeting infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Nouakchott’s support for regional stability and strategic infrastructure security.
- Diplomatic Engagements in Nouakchott: Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug held high-level discussions with both the European Union Delegation and French diplomats focusing on regional security cooperation, migration governance, and economic partnership.
- Maritime Border & Migration Controls: The Mauritanian Coast Guard continues coordinated operations along the Atlantic coastline to manage irregular migration flows heading toward the Canary Islands, operating alongside European and international humanitarian partners to provide medical aid and interception capabilities.
- Mining and Energy Activity: Exploration firms reported progress on domestic mineral assets, notably expanding testing on gold exploration targets in southern Mauritania as part of ongoing initiatives to attract foreign investment into the extraction and renewable energy sectors.