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Nouadhibou: Resumption of Traditional Fishing Activities After a Two-Month Hiatus (Sahara Media)

Traditional fishing activities resumed at the Port of Raha Bay in the northern Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou after a two-month biological hiatus. Abdallah Ould Yacoub, the advisor in charge of communications at the Port of Raha Bay, said that more than five thousand traditional boats participated in the launch. He added that the port administration has taken a number of measures to ensure safety and security, including providing on-call firefig…Read Article

Movies & TV · Nouadhibou

Ride Along the Mauritania Railway in Breathtaking Short Doc

"Hop on board the 'Backbone of the Sahara' with filmmaker Macgregor for an incredible journey through the stunning Western Saharan landscape." Wow. Every shot in this is absolutely jaw-dropping. This short film originally debuted back in 2017, but was recently reposted by National Geographic on their channel and it's a breathtaking must watch. Directed and shot by cinematographer Macgregor, the 13-min film is titled The Mauritania Railway - Back…Read Article

Immigration · Nouadhibou

Mauritania Detains 20 Migrants Headed for Spain

Authorities in the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou have detained twenty irregular migrants of various foreign nationalities who were reportedly preparing to travel to the Spanish coast. A statement issued by the Mauritanian gendarmerie on Thursday confirmed that three of those detained were women, including two minors. The statement did not provide details about their nationalities. […] The post Mauritania detains 20 migrants headed for Spain app…See the Story

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This Sahara Railway Is One of the Most Extreme in the World

Join National Geographic as they ride one of the most punishing train routes in the world, the Mauritania Railway, which travels through the Sahara Desert. One of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast. The train is the bedrock of the Mauritanian economy and a lifeline to the outside world for the people who live along its r…Nouadhibou · NouadhibouRead Article

Nouadhibo; the Ministry of Fishing Organizes a Workshop to Transform the Sector Infrastructure Guidelines with Broad Participation of the Actors

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Head of the Third Bureau, National Gendarmerie Command, Colonel Mohamedou Ada ' Ah Osmani, on a Visit to Inspect and Inform the Second Mobile Gathering in Nouadhibou

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An Appeal From Businessman Ahmed Salem Ould Khattari:

Suddenly, and without warning, the security personnel assigned to monitor the Portuguese citizen's home in Nouadhibou were summoned to their headquarters at 11:45 PM on Monday evening. The ship "Mael", owned by the person in question, is currently docked in the port of Nouadhibou. We believe he is preparing to flee Mauritania on this vessel. This Portuguese citizen was sentenced to two years in prison, then granted temporary release on the prete…Nouadhibou · NouadhibouRead Article

The Coast Guard Is Saving 108 Irregular Immigrants From Drowning the Medea Desert.

A vessel belonging to the Mauritanian Coast Guard rescued 108 irregular migrants who were about to drown after their boat broke down in Mauritanian territorial waters on Thursday evening, as announced by the Mauritanian authorities. According to a statement published by the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, the Coast Guard ' s control and inspection vessel Arkin entered at 2030 hours local time to rescue migrants on board a boat f…Immigration · NouadhibouRead Article

Kinross Tasiast Launches Strategic Dialogue with Dakhlet Nouadhibou Authorities to Promote Sustainable Development

NOUADHIBU, Mauritania – June 3, 2025 – In line with Kinross Tasiast’s commitment to regional development, a high-level delegation from the company, led by the CEO and Vice President of External Relations, accompanied by the Director of Community Relations and several senior executives, visited Dakhlet Nouadhibou on June 3, 2025. The delegation participated in a working meeting in the governorate chaired by the Wali (Governor) of Dakhlet Nouadhib…Nouadhibou · NouadhibouRead Article

The Mayor of Enal, the President of the Association of Mayors of Nouadhibo, Baded Ould-Ali, Is a Son of a Door Who Is Having a Fancy Luncheon in Honour of an Official Delegation From Kenros Tazizt.

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Businessman Ould Khattari: I Was Defrauded by a Foreign Citizen.

The case of the ship "Kaman" (registration number 1065 - under the Mauritanian flag) General context: Breach of trust - Attempt to evade justice - Forging medical certificates to obstruct justice - Confession before the investigating judge on February 20, 2025, that he possessed our ship and that it was 100% owned by us, Ahmed Salem Ould Khattari. Within the framework of a previous partnership, this Portuguese citizen was granted temporary legal…Nouadhibou · NouadhibouRead Article

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