World Aug 29 Mauritania’s coast guard says at least 49 died when a boat carrying migrants capsized this week By Ahmed Mohamed, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
Politics Feb 08 The EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration The EU has announced 210 million euros to help the coastal nation of Mauritania combat irregular migration, as the number of migrants making the dangerous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe rises sharply. By Associated Press
World Aug 22 Watch Refugees Flee Mali to Escape Sharia Law Under Islamic Militants and al-Qaida An al-Qaida takeover in northern Mali has triggered an exodus of hundreds of thousands of Malians crossing the border into Mauritania. They're leaving the country to escape feared punishment under Sharia law imposed by the Islamic extremists. Independent Television News'…
Nation Aug 07 Military Leaders in Mauritania Vow to Hold Elections After Toppling President Leaders of a military coup that ousted Mauritania's first freely elected president in more than 20 years, Sidi Cheikh Ould Abdallahi, promised Thursday to hold "free and transparent" elections to replace him. By PBS News Hour
Economy Apr 29 Watch Supply, Price of Food Increase Hardship for World’s Poor Food shortages and price spikes have combined to wreak havoc within the world's poorest nations. Ray Suarez examines the causes and effects of the food crises and speaks with the Washington Post's Anthony Faiola about his recent trip to Mauritania.