Mauritania Iron Ore train ride through the desert sparks 'poverty tourism' debate
Ever dreamed of living the Dune experience? TravelTok is obsessed with this 400-mile desert train ride, but influencer behaviour has sparked concern that it may…
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024 | Migration News
Spain received 63,970 migrants and refugess who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 people in the Canary Islands.At least 46,843 people reached Spain’s…
Exploring the vital Strategic Relations Between Morocco and Mauritania
Since the Moroccan Western Sahara conflict began, Mauritania has become a crucial player in the Maghreb region. Its strategic location between Algeria and Morocco positions…
Record number of migrants died in attempt to reach Spain this year | Migration News
More than 10,000 migrants perished – an average of 30 a day – in 2024 while trying to reach Spain, NGO says in new report.More…
At least 15 killed, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania | Migration News
The boat carrying 300 people had left The Gambia and capsized near Nouakchott, according to UN migration agency.At least 15 people have died and more…
At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania | Migration News
Dozens missing after fishing vessel left from border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 believed to have been on board. At least 89 migrants and…
Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term | Elections News
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission. Incumbent Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani…
Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win | News
Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people. Mauritanians are voting in a presidential election with incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani…
The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail | Opinions
On March 7, the European Union and Mauritania inked a 210-million-euro ($227m) migration deal. The agreement was spearheaded by the EU and lobbied for by…