Mkheitir (pictured) was accused of challenging decisions made by Mohammed in the seventh century
Mauritanian 'blasphemy' blogger repents again
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Mohamed Vall Ould Bellal, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission, attends a press conference in Nouakchott
Mauritania police raids opposition parties after election
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Ghazouani would likely continue to rule in Abdel Aziz's mould
Mauritanians vote, but status quo likely to prevail
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Supporters attend a political rally of Union pour la Republique (UPR) party's candidate, Mohamed O. Gazhouani
Rivalry, tradition mark Mauritania election campaign
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A date has yet to be set
Islamist-backed Boubacar enters Mauritania presidential race
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A picture shows the feet and hands of the daughter of Zahra (not her real name) in the office of the president of the Association of Women Heads of Family (AFCF) in Nouakchott on January 28, 2019.
Feminists in Mauritania confront sexual violence laws
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Djamel Okacha, the jihadist veteran known also as Yahya Abou El Hamame.
France says kills top Al-Qaeda commander in Sahel
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In this photo taken on Wednesday May, 30, 2018, a member of the Army stand guard at the entrance of the headquarters of a new five-nation West African counterterror force, in Mali.
G5 nations meet in Burkina Faso day after deadly attack
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Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz waits for the arrival of the French President at Nouakchott airport on July 2, 2018.
Mauritania’s leader delivers 'last testimony' of his presidency
Lamine Ghanmi
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Mauritanian politician and activist for the abolition of slavery, Birham Dah Abeid.
Activist urges EU to cut ties with Mauritania
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The France-backed fledgling African regional force fighting jihadists is suffering from lack of funding
2.4bn euros anti-terror aid pledged for Africa's Sahel
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Bourita: A referendum is not on the agenda
Western Sahara talks to move forward
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The talks will be hosted by UN envoy Horst Koehler
Western Sahara peace talks kickstart in Geneva
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Moroccan King Mohammed VI, right, confers with UN envoy Horst Kohler at the Palace in Rabat
Western Sahara talks in Geneva will be an 'ice-breaker'
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Men sit on the ground in Ouad Initi, eastern Mauritania, on November 21, 2018.
Mauritania's camel-back mission to win hearts and minds
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People holding a banner reading "No to slavery" during a demonstration against discrimination in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Mauritanian activists hail US ending trade deal over slavery
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