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Idini project completed early to boost Nouakchott water supply

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Idini project completed early to boost Nouakchott water supply

The Idini project, aimed at strengthening Nouakchott’s water supply, was completed two months ahead of schedule, Mauritanian Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Diay said. He made the announcement during a visit to the capital’s service facilities and projects, according to the Mauritanian News Agency.

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