Accra: The United Nations General Assembly has voted on a draft resolution demanding Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. The resolution emphasizes the Palestinian people’s rights to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, alongside a just resolution to the issue of Palestinian refugees in line with UN resolution […]

Accra: Over the past two weeks, thousands of Malians have escaped westward toward the Mauritanian border as an al Qaeda-linked JNIM blockade continues to cut off entire communities. Most who managed to reach Mauritania say they have no intention of returning, citing the relentless violence that has plagued the region since 2012. According to France24.com, […]

Cape town: African Exploration and Production (E and P) is experiencing a surge in above-ground attractiveness due to policy and licensing reforms across the continent. African countries, which traditionally scored mid-range in global attractiveness, are now poised for improved investor returns and deeper engagement, driven by a series of strategic reforms and fiscal adjustments. According […]

Nouakchott: The principal of a primary school in northern Mauritania, established specifically for children of migrants attempting to reach Europe, reports that classrooms are noticeably emptier this year compared to previous years. This change appears to be linked to a partnership deal signed last year between Mauritania and the European Union aimed at curbing migration. […]

Nouadhibou: EIB Global and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a joint financing package totaling US$ 275 million aimed at modernising Mauritania’s key railway corridor. The investment, disclosed at the Africa Investment Forum 2025, focuses on enhancing the railway line that connects the iron ore mining hub of Zouerate to the Atlantic port of […]