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108 articlesMauritanian Education Unions to Stage Sit-In Over Ministry Exclusion
Twelve Mauritanian education unions under the 'Hadiroun' coalition will begin a sit-in at the Ministry of Education on 31 August, protesting what they describe as exclusion from union representation and unilateral election procedures.
Mauritania to Recruit 1,132 New Education Staff via National Exam
Mauritania's Ministry of Education has launched a national recruitment competition for 1,132 teaching positions, including 241 secondary school teachers, as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing needs.
Mauritania Opens Annual Season Honouring the Prophet's Life
Mauritania's Groupement Culturel Islamique, with Arafat municipality, has launched its annual season dedicated to the life and legacy of the Prophet. The event aims to reinforce social values and unity through lectures, poetry, and commemorative gatherings.
Mauritanian Opposition Rejects Calls for Third Presidential Term
Mauritania's main opposition coalition has firmly rejected recent calls to allow President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani a third term, warning that any attempt to alter constitutional term limits threatens the country's political stability and peaceful transfer of power.
Vehicle Fire in Nouakchott Destroys 34 Million MRO in Cash
A vehicle transporting funds for several money transfer agencies caught fire in Arafat, Nouakchott-Sud, destroying approximately 34 million old ouguiyas. The incident raises concerns over security measures in Mauritania's cash transport sector.
Mauritanian Coast Guard Rescues 315 Migrants Near Nouadhibou
Mauritanian coast guard units rescued 315 people, including women and children, from a makeshift boat off Nouadhibou. The group, mainly from Senegal and Gambia, was attempting irregular migration under difficult humanitarian conditions.
Mauritania Announces 2026 University Placement Results for Baccalaureate Graduates
Mauritania's Ministry of Higher Education has published the orientation results for 2026 baccalaureate graduates, allocating students to 160 higher education programmes, including 29 abroad. The process used the 'Jadara' system to ensure transparency.
Mauritanian Gendarmerie Dismantles Drug Trafficking Network in Nouakchott
Mauritania's gendarmerie has dismantled an active drug trafficking network in Nouakchott, arresting its members and seizing significant quantities of cannabis resin and psychotropic pills. The operation is part of the national anti-narcotics strategy.
Mauritania Launches Recruitment Exams for 390 State Positions
Mauritania has begun a four-day recruitment exam process to fill 390 government positions across several ministries, part of a wider effort to hire 3,000 new state employees. The process aims to improve transparency and digital efficiency in public sector hiring.
Egypt Highlights 10 New Industrial Complexes to Attract Investment
Egypt's government is promoting ten ready-to-operate industrial complexes in Upper Egypt, offering tax incentives, improved logistics, and workforce development to attract both local and foreign investors and drive regional economic growth.
Egypt to Launch Major Upgrade of Agricultural Drainage Networks
Egypt is preparing a national programme to construct, rehabilitate and replace subsurface drainage networks across 1.4 million feddans, aiming to modernise water management and support agricultural productivity through digital systems.
Libya Suspends 27 Companies Over Foreign Trade Compliance Review
Libya's Ministry of Economy and Trade has halted the commercial activities of 27 companies as it investigates their adherence to foreign trade regulations on letters of credit, affecting over $146 million in import financing and signaling tighter oversight.
Spain-Libya Trade Surges in First Half of 2026
Trade between Spain and Libya expanded sharply in the first six months of 2026, with Spanish exports to Libya more than doubling and Libyan imports to Spain rising by two-thirds, reflecting deepening economic ties.
Libya Unveils National Formulary to Overhaul Drug Supply System
Libya's Medical Supply Organisation has introduced the Libyan National Formulary, establishing a unified list of approved prescription medicines. The move aims to strengthen drug security and modernise the country's pharmaceutical management.
Algeria to Launch Major Public Sector Recruitment Drive in 2026
Algeria's Ministry of Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs will open nearly 700 permanent positions in September 2026, aiming to strengthen public service delivery and operational capacity nationwide.
Police in Blida Arrest Two over Viral Assault Video and Online Threats
Algerian police in Blida have detained two suspects in separate cases after a viral video of a bus station assault and a series of online death threats targeting local officials. The cases highlight the growing use of digital evidence in law enforcement.
Algeria Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain Across 22 Provinces
Algeria's National Meteorological Office has placed 22 provinces under orange alert as intense rainfall of up to 40 mm is forecast from Thursday, with precipitation expected to continue into Friday morning, raising concerns over local disruption.
Mauritanian Parties Demand Inquiry After RFD Vice-President Incident
Nine Mauritanian political parties have condemned the reported assault on Baba ould Brahim, vice-president of the Rassemblement des forces démocratiques, inside the Nouakchott-Ouest courthouse, calling for an immediate and transparent investigation.
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