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Islamic Republic of Mauritania : Request for an Extension of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Staff Report
International Monetary Fund
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December 11, 2020
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: December 11, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The authorities have requested a...
Mauritania again issues tender for LTE license auction
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 1, 2020
Sydney, Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just released, this edition of Paul Budde Communication’s focus report on Mauritania outlines the major developments and key aspects in the telecoms markets. Read the full report:...
Islamic Republic of Mauritania : Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Augmentation of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
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September 16, 2020
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: September 16, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic continues...
43 elements inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage lists
UNESCO
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December 16, 2021
New inscriptions on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Federated States of Micronesia — Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making refers to the centuries-old tradition of...
Islamic Republic of Mauritania : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
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April 29, 2020
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: April 29, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic is having a...
New protected area buffers Mauritania's shifting sands
African Press Organization
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October 18, 2021
Download logo Mauritania’s battle against encroaching desertification, which has damaged ecosystems and endangered species, has received a timely boost with the news that 200,000 hectares will be turned into a protected area to support...
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation signs ten high-level Trade Agreements representing more than US$1.2bn
African Press Organization
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September 16, 2021
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed ten major Trade Financing Agreements worth more than US$1.2 Billion, and Trade Development Agreements...
'Song for the Sahel' showcases region's cultural heritage amid crisis
African Press Organization
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October 11, 2021
OCHA and Sahelian artists Vieux Farka Touré (Mali), Amadou and Mariam (Mali), Oumy Gueye (Senegal), Tal National (Niger), Songhoy Blues (Mali) and Bassekou Kouyate (Mali) today launched “The Sahel Song”. The five-minute vocal and instrumental...
IsDB Institute's Global Forum: 'Islamic Finance Has an Essential Role in Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery'
African Press Organization
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August 30, 2021
Download logo Islamic finance has an essential role in helping countries mobilize resources to fund economic recovery and fight extreme poverty following the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was among the key conclusions of the 15th...
Managing Threats to Food Security: Water and Agricultural Resilience in North Africa
Middle East Institute
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May 27, 2025
Introduction Sustaining food security in North Africa,1 is a complex and evolving challenge, influenced by the region’s arid climate, limited water resources, and sparse arable land. In response, efforts to enhance food security by governments,...
IsDB Institute's Global Forum to Discuss Prospects of Islamic Finance in Economic Recovery Post Covid-19
African Press Organization
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August 20, 2021
Download logo Senior development practitioners and experts are scheduled to participate in the 15th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to discuss unleashing the potentials of Islamic finance to spur economic recovery post Covid-19 pandemic. The...
Trump travels to a Middle East in transition
Middle East Institute
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May 12, 2025
This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...
Mauritania's President confers Order of National Merit on UAE Ambassador
African Press Organization
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March 28, 2019
President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania has conferred Order of National Merit, Mauritania's most prestigious honour, on Isa Abdullah Masoud Al Kalbani, UAE Ambassador to Mauritania, at the end of his term as Ambassador to Mauritania. The...
Kinross releases 2024 Sustainability Report
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 27, 2025
All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024...
Islamic Republic of Mauritania : Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
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May 31, 2019
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: May 31, 2019 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Program implementation continued to...
IMF Executive Board Completes Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Approves US$23.8 Million Disbursement
International Monetary Fund
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March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose severe human and social hardships on Mauritania, and the economy contracted by about 2 percent in 2020. The authorities have responded swiftly to mitigate the impact of the pandemic while...
Children’s rights: United Nations Committee to review Benin, El Salvador, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mauritania, Niger, and Saudi Arabia and to hold a Day of General Discussion
African Press Organization
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September 14, 2018
Download logo The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will meet in Geneva from 17 September to 5 October to review children’s rights in the following countries: Benin, El Salvador, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mauritania, Niger, and Saudi...
Overcome Writer's Block and Find 'Your' Voice: Allegra Huston and James Navé Invite Writers for In-Person Workshops
EIN Presswire
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April 15, 2025
Unlock creativity and conquer writer’s block: Allegra Huston and James Navé’s unforgettable in-person writing workshop begins May 6, 2025. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acclaimed authors and creative guides...
Islamic Republic of Mauritania : Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Islamic Republic of Mauritania
International Monetary Fund
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December 13, 2018
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: December 13, 2018 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Program implementation has been...
United States Announces Nearly $152 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance in the Central Sahel Countries of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania
African Press Organization
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September 25, 2020
Download logo By USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa The United States announced nearly $152 million in new humanitarian assistance for the Central Sahel Republics of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, which...