By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kassataya
The Mauritanian Bank for International Trade says a file containing a single name repeated replaced the list of participants eligible for the 9 October Masrvi draw, cancelling the announced result. The bank has announced legal proceedings and a new draw under tighter controls; Kassataya also reports investigation findings and the alleged admissions of the agent involved.
A Kassataya investigation revisits the cancellation and restart of a draw organised by Masrvi on 9 October, after a participant said he had won a car before the result was changed. The article examines the circumstances of the cancellation based on a video shared on social media, reports Kassataya.
🇲🇷 Mauritania · Source: Kassataya ·
An independent commission identified several shortcomings in the award and oversight of a SOMELEC contract linked to the electrical substation fires in Nouakchott, including a non-compliant cable and the selection of a company deemed unqualified. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani called for the recommendations to be implemented and for possible legal proceedings, according to the official report cited by Kassataya.
🇲🇷 Mauritania · Source: Kassataya ·
Mauritanian Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay has formed a new government of 29 ministers after being reappointed by the head of state. Energy Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled, who was implicated after fires at two Somelec power stations in Nouakchott, has been dropped, RFI reports.
🇲🇷 Mauritania · Source: RFI ·
Members of the Mauritanian diaspora demonstrated in Washington on 19 October 2026 to denounce practices they consider discriminatory in the embassy’s handling of diaspora affairs. The protesters’ representatives called for Mauritanian citizens to be treated fairly, Kassataya reports.
🇲🇷 Mauritania · Source: Kassataya ·
Maurilog and DSV partner to support projects in MauritaniaMauritanian company Maurilog and Danish transport and logistics group DSV have formed a partnership to offer integrated services to businesses and support major projects in Mauritania. Announced in early October at the Port of Nouakchott, their cooperation builds on a relationship of more than 25 years, according to Lecalame.
Lagos aims to double food self-sufficiency to 40%Lagos wants to raise food self-sufficiency from about 20% to 40% of demand through increased production, processing and distribution capacity. The target is set out in a five-year agricultural roadmap presented at World Food Day in Ikeja, according to the Lagos State government cited by Punch.The week in Africa
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