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RFD Meets with Tawassoul to Support Their Presidential Candidate

The Democratic Forces RFD party held a meeting with a delegation from the Tawassoul party to discuss support for their candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. RFD’s president, Ahmed Daddah, personally endorsed the incumbent president, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. Tawassoul has announced its president as a candidate in the elections, presenting a significant challenge during a critical period for the opposition.

President Ould Ghazouani's visit to Kiffa highlights local challenges

During his visit, the city's mayor presented a comprehensive developmental program to the president, emphasizing the urgent need to rehabilitate the Lemseila valley. The president inaugurated two new food security warehouses, as part of a national project to enhance storage capabilities. The visit shed light on the social and economic challenges of the city, with pointed criticism of how political and tribal elites exploit these conditions to bolster their political control.    

Total Strike Announced by the Resident Doctors' Union

   The union of resident doctors has declared a total strike starting May 13, protesting against the neglect of their demands for immediate employment and improved living conditions. They have also called for a major protest rally at Freedom Square.

Non-Professionals Dominate Our Country's Diplomacy

   An independent news agency statistic revealed that three-quarters of Mauritanian ambassadors are non-professionals, and 41% are former ministers. Despite the presence of over a hundred diplomatic advisors, ambassadors are largely chosen from outside the professional ranks, constituting a violation of the law, according to the agency..