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August 3, 2026, 8:08 pm
President Tebboune Receives Condolences From Mauritanian Counterpart
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received on Saturday a phone call from his brother, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, who offered his heartfelt condolences over the tragic road accident that occurred in Boumerdes on Friday and claimed the lives of several citizens, the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement.
UN Refugee Agency Reports 144 Migrants Dead or Missing Off Mauritanian Coast
- [UN News] The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week.
Somalia's Health Minister Attends Regional Investment Forum in Mauritania
- [Shabelle] Nouakchott -- Somalia's Health Minister Ali Haji Aden took part in a regional forum on health investment in Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, where officials discussed ways to strengthen healthcare financing and regional cooperation, Somalia's health ministry said.
Opposition MPs Granted Presidential Clemency After Arrest for Criticising President
- [MFWA] President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, on July 9, 2026, granted presidential clemency to two opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), Mariem Mint Cheikh Dieng and Ghamou Achour Salem, who were released the same day.
