Migrant boat sinks off Mauritania, killing 25 people
At least 25 migrants have died and dozens are missing after a boat carrying over 300 people capsized off Mauritania.
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Nearly 90 dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, leaving nearly 90 dead and dozens missing, highlighting the perils of the Atlantic route for those seeking to reach Europe.
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Riots in Mauritania claim three lives amidst election tensions
Riots broke out in southern Mauritania following the reelection of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, resulting in three deaths and numerous arrests amid heightened political tensions.
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Mauritania’s Ghazouani re-elected with 56.12% votes
Interior Ministry says its security forces quelled ‘riots’ following announcement of election results
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Mauritania’s president leads with 78% votes counted
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani at 55.32% as vote counting continues
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Mauritania’s presidential elections underway
7 candidates competing in elections, including human rights, anti-slavery campaigner Biram Dah Abeid, Tewassoul party chief Hamadi Ould Sid’ El Moctar
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Mauritania’s presidential election campaign ends
7 candidates set to compete in June 29 elections
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President Ghazouani seeks second term in Mauritanian election
Nearly 2 million Mauritanians are voting in an election where President Ghazouani, facing accusations of corruption, seeks a second term against opponents including anti-slavery activist Dah Abeid.
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Who are the candidates in Mauritania’s presidential election?
The presidential election is poised to test the political dynamics of Mauritania, a country historically marked by military coups and ethnic divisions
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Ghazouani vies for re-election in Mauritania on cusp of energy boom
The 67-year-old former army chief is expected to maintain dominance due to his ruling party’s stronghold in the country
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