AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMauritania-France ties: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani launched a Mauritanian-French Business Forum in Paris, aiming to deepen economic partnership and investment cooperation. UN diplomacy: Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug used UNGA week to reaffirm Mauritania’s commitment to the UN Charter and international law, stressing dialogue, sovereignty, and rule-of-law reforms. Western Sahara talks: U.S. adviser Massad Boulos said Washington sees no “imminent” settlement to the Western Sahara dispute, while reiterating U.S. recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty and support for autonomy under Moroccan rule; he noted productive but inconclusive rounds involving Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario Front. EU support affecting Mauritania: The EU announced nearly €710m for displaced people and crisis relief, including migration-related funding that targets host communities in eastern Mauritania. Regional governance and rights: A report on Mauritania highlights the conviction of journalist “Warda,” pointing to growing restrictions on freedom of expression. Infrastructure for trade: Morocco agreed to help upgrade the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road to boost transport and trade links with Mauritania.
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