"The Regime and Media in Mauritania: Between Selectivity and Clientelism"

Summary of the editorial from Al-Fikr website - Published on 21/03/2024

In a detailed analysis recently published on the "Al-Fikr" site, the current dynamics between the ruling regime in Mauritania and the media landscape were highlighted, with a particular focus on the challenges of independent media. The site points out that the regime's policy towards the media is marked by selectivity and clientelism, reflecting a retreat from the progress achieved over the past three decades thanks to the efforts of unions.

The report highlights how the promises made in previous years have not been fulfilled, leading to a neglect of support for the press and significant delays in distributing financial aid to media institutions, which are already suffering from limited resources. Furthermore, the trend towards clientelism in the relationships between state institutions and the media is criticized, leading to preferential practices that undermine the principles of equality and transparency.

The editorial calls for urgent intervention and reforms to ensure a healthier relationship between the state and the media, serving the public interest and strengthening the principles of democracy and freedom of expression.

For the full article, please visit the "Al-Fikr" website.

For the full article, please visit the "Al-Fikr" website.