AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGovernment Reshuffle: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani reappointed El Moctar Ould Djay and approved a 29-member cabinet after the government resigned amid fallout from Nouakchott’s power outages. The reshuffle changes the defence, interior, economic affairs and energy ministers; Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug stays on. The government’s stated priorities include social protection, youth employment and regional development. Power Outage Accountability: Ghazouani ordered officials to implement the inquiry’s recommendations, including sanctions and possible legal action over the substation fires, repairs and publication of the report. Investigators pointed to faulty electrical connectors and shortcomings in oversight and emergency response. U.S. Visa Restrictions: Mauritania is among 14 African countries whose nationals face partial U.S. visa restrictions covering visitor, student and immigrant visas under a policy that took effect in January. Airline Crew Rules: Israeli restrictions barring some foreign flight crew from routes to and from Israel also cover Mauritanian nationals, including dual citizens, because Mauritania has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
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