The death of Mohamed Ould El Midah, the poet who drew inspiration for his poems from heritage. Sahara Media

The death of Mauritanian writer Mohamed Ould Ahmed Ould El-Meidah, known as "Dembe," was announced on Friday after a long illness that took him abroad for treatment. The deceased was a prominent figure in Mauritanian literature and one of the most influential writers on the cultural scene in recent decades. The article "Announcement of the Death of Writer Dembe Ould El-Meidah" first appeared on the Emergency News Agency.

Today, Friday, the death of Mauritanian writer Mohamed Ould El Meidah, nicknamed “Dembe,” was announced after a struggle with illness. The deceased was known for presenting literary programs on popular literature on state television. He also held positions in the Ministry of Culture, including director and mission officer in national cultural and media institutions. In 1976, he was Secretary-General of Youth in the People’s Party, in the Mederda…