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RANGERS CONFIDENTIAL: Wednesday wonder Gassama would be a smash hit with Ibrox fans
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
DJEIDI GASSAMA looks sure to become a real fans’ favourite at Rangers after building up a solid relationship with the supporters and local community during his time at Sheffield Wednesday. The 21-year-old winger, born in Mauritania and a France...
VP Jallow Deepens Bilateral Ties With Mauritanian Prime Minister
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Mohammed BS Jallow, the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, held a high-level meeting with His Excellency El Moctar Ould Djay, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in Nouakchott, focused on strengthening...
Indonesia urges Mauritania to address Palestinian issue together
Antara
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June 27, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono invited Mauritania to work together in addressing the Palestinian issue and the conflict in the Middle East within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Sugiono...
Mauritania roundtable raises US$2 billion pledge from the Arab Coordination Group in development funding
Islamic Development Bank
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Vienna, June 16, 2025: Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by the...
Mauritania roundtable raises US2b pledge
Business Ghana
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Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by the President of...
Trump touts US arms to African leaders
Colorado Star
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The president claimed recent strikes in Iran were evidence of the reliability of American-made weapons US President Donald Trump has urged African leaders to increase defense spending and buy more American weapons, claiming they are "the best...
Report: Moroccan consortium nears major water supply deal in southern Mauritania
Hespress
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June 25, 2025
A Moroccan-led consortium, headed by Société Nouvelle des Travaux du Maroc (SNTM) and partnered with the Mauritanian firm BISTP, is reportedly on the verge of securing a major contract to supply drinking water to southeastern Mauritania. Citing...
Balancing profit and preservation: Mauritania pushes for sustainable fishing with EU support
Euronews
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Published on 24/06/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 In the bustling artisanal port of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, thousands of small fishing boats — pirogues — prepare to return to the sea, as a two-month partial fishing ban ends. This promises a fresh catch of...
Strengthening social protection, economic resilience in Mauritania for sustainable and inclusive growth
Panapress
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June 20, 2025
20 june 2025 - 07:06:28 MA/AR 187 Views Panafrican News Agency Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The World Bank Group has released the eighth edition of its Mauritania Economic Update, highlighting the Mauritanian government’s continued efforts to...
Democrat blasts ‘racist’ Trump Liberian remarks as it’s revealed African leaders were pressed to take random migrants
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Trump sends tariff letters to seven more countries
Yahoo Finance
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July 9, 2025
A group of African countries have said they will cut their tariffs on US goods, Donald Trump has claimed. He told reporters: “We treat Africa great in many different ways, including with tariffs. “Parts of Africa charge us tremendous tariffs, as...
Department of Culture honours four figures of Mauritanian literature
Sharjah24
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Four prominent figures of Mauritanian literature were honoured in recognition of their contributions to enriching cultural life: poet Mohamed Fall Abdel Latif, linguistics academic Dr Yahya Al Hashemi, language researcher Dr Mohamedou Ameen, and...
Is eating octopus sustainable? The struggle of artisanal fishers from Mexico to Spain
Vox Europ
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June 18, 2025
Polvo à Lagareiro in Portugal, pulpo a la Gallega in Spain, polpo alla Luciana in Italy, or chtapódi xidháto in Greece – across the coastal regions of southern Europe, octopus is a traditional dish that has long held a place on local tables....
UN climate chief says crunch talks must deliver
The National News
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The UN climate chief has stressed the “world is watching” as 5,000 delegates gather in Germany for 10 days of crunch talks aimed at protecting the planet for future generations. Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework...
Natural gas and Africa’s energy future: balancing growth and sustainability
IOL
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June 17, 2025
Adrian Strydom|Published 6 hours ago 4min Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. As cities expand and industries grow, the demand for electricity is rising fast. By 2040, Africa will need nearly 1,200 gigawatts of power, yet 600...
Trump hosts African leaders to discuss trade, economic relations
SABC News
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has hosted leaders of five west African nations at the White House that includes the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal. The mini summit is expected to focus on deepening...
Trump Shifts U.S. Africa Policy Toward Trade Focus
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a strategic pivot in U.S.-Africa relations during a White House summit with leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. “We’re shifting from aid to trade,” Trump stated on Wednesday,...
Liberia: As US Shifts from Aid to Trade, Liberia, Others Offer Invite to Explore Minerals, Push Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Washington – Barely 24 hours before President Donald Trump sat down for a lunch dialogue with African heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon, the five African leaders gathered for a Tete-a-Tete to prepare for...
Sidi Ould Tah: The Quiet Rise of Mauritania on the African Stage
The Reporter Ethiopia
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June 14, 2025
Elected with over 76 percent of the vote, Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah embodies the discreet but strategic resurgence of a long-understated country on the continental scene. His victory crowns several years of steady diplomatic positioning. The vote...
Trump Hosts Five African Presidents, Discusses Resource Development and Economic Partnerships
City 105.1 FM
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July 10, 2025
On Wednesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal to the White House for a high-level meeting aimed at exploring economic partnerships and investment opportunities in...