AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOIC Leadership: Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, taking over from Hissein Brahim Taha after the 23rd Extraordinary Session in Jeddah—an event that drew regional congratulations and renewed focus on the Palestinian cause. Culture & Heritage: In Ouadane, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani inaugurated the “Heritage City” as part of the 14th Mada’in al-Turath festival, with traditional performances and a new cultural hub built to preserve Mauritania’s identity. UNICEF & Early Learning: Mauritania’s Minister of Social Work met UNICEF to expand youth support, including centers for girls who drop out of school in Dar Naim and Kiffa. Education, Culture Diplomacy: The Minister of Culture met ICESCO’s director general to advance Mauritanian mahdhara promotion and education-science-culture cooperation. Sports Infrastructure: Nouakchott saw the inauguration of expanded football federation facilities, an academy upgrade for ages 11–15, and a new Mauritanian Sports Channel headquarters. Regional Ties: Algeria marked the 70th anniversary of its liberation revolution with a reception in Nouakchott, underscoring deep bilateral links.
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