Jan 10, 2013
The five nations of the Arab Maghreb Union have created a investment bank with capital of $100 million to finance infrastructure projects in the region. Read Article Arab Maghreb Union states create investment bank
Oct 25, 2012
Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company, is in talks to broaden its footprint across the region. Read Article Masdar plans energetic push in region
Oct 14, 2012
President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was transferred to Paris for surgery after being wounded when the military fired on his vehicle outside the capital. Read Article Mauritania president in France for surgery after shooting
Mar 23, 2012
Libya's new rulers promises to try Muammar Qaddafi's former spy chief before June elections if Mauritania extradites him as they expect. Read Article Libya vows to put ex-spy chief Senussi on trial before polls
Mar 22, 2012
Nasser Al Manei, a Libyan official, earlier said Nouakchott had given their agreement for the extradition of Abdullah Al Senussi, though a government official says Libya's declaration is trying to force Mauritania's hand. Read Article Mauritania deny they will hand over Qaddafi's ex-spy chief to Libya
Mar 21, 2012
Libya's vice-premier Mustafa Abu Shagur met Mauritanian leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in Nouakchott to discuss the extradition Abdullah Senussi, also wanted by France and the ICC. Read Article Mauritania promise 'positive' outcome for Libya in Senussi extradition
Mar 20, 2012
Mustafa Abu Shagour, arrives in Mauritania to press for the handover of Muammar Qaddafi's feared intelligence chief Abdallah Al Senoussi. Read Article Libyan deputy PM in Mauritania to seek Senoussi handover
Apr 28, 2011
Editorials in Arab newspapers comment unrest in Mauritania, a lack of US leadership in Syria, and Qaddafi's fate in Libya. Read Article Arabic newspapers comment on al Assad's errors in Syria
Feb 03, 2011
Toyota Land Cruiser carrying more than a ton of explosives was headed for military and government buildings in capital of Mauritania when security forces decided to shoot at it.
Read Article Mauritanian forces blow up would-be al Qa'eda car bombers
Nov 29, 2010
UAE group visits Mauritania to check on the status of former child camel jockeys who have been repatriated. Read Article Mauritania's child jockeys 'all compensated'
