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Which countries have never qualified for World Cup?
A place at the World Cup is the high point of an international career but the dream remains unfulfilled for hundreds of national teams ahead of the 2026 competition in USA, Canada, and Mexico. Continental qualification requires national sides to...

Senegal vs Mauritania: Here’s how to easily buy your ticket online
The Lions of Teranga will face Mauritania on October 14th in Dakar for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and the official ticketing is already open to the general public. Here are all the steps to follow to secure your spot in the stadium. Access the...

Mali retaliates against US visa bond policy with reciprocal measures
In a striking act of diplomatic reciprocity, Mali has announced new visa bond requirements for American travelers, mirroring the same measures recently imposed by Washington on Malian citizens. The move marks the latest escalation in growing...

Mauritania has significant agricultural potential
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania currently offers an exceptionally favourable environment for investment, backed by recognised political stability, controlled inflation and sustained economic growth. In this favourable environment, the...

Nuns care for migrant babies orphaned in Mauritania
A Catholic charity says pregnant migrant women in Mauritania are dying during childbirth and that without care from religious Sisters, their babies would also die. Sister Marie-Ange Ndayishimiye, who leads the Welcome Office at St Joseph’s parish...

Goals and Highlights for Cape Verde 3-0 Eswatini in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF GAME YOU NEVER FORGET...

Goal and Highlights for São Tomé and Príncipe 1-0 Malawi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH And in the last...
Mauritania and Senegal Report Rift Valley Fever Deaths Amid Regional Outbreak
Health authorities in Mauritania and Senegal are grappling with a new outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans. On September 29, Mauritania’s Ministry of Health...

Mauritania Reports First Death from Rift Valley Fever
Mon 29 Sep 2025 | 08:26 PM Mauritania has confirmed its first death from Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the southern border city of Rosso, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health published by the Mauritanian News Agency. The ministry said...

Mauritania bulids E-Gov service with Ukrainian support
Main image: Kitsoft team with workshop participants in Mauritania In a powerful example of international cooperation, the Ukrainian GovTech company Kitsoft, in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the government of...

Mauritania denies mission stayed during Netanyahu UN speech
Mauritania’s UN delegation has denied reports that its representatives remained in the General Assembly hall during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address, insisting they withdrew as soon as he entered. Mauritanian media quoted the...

Mauritania confirms Rift Valley fever death, quarantines 10 contacts
Mauritania has confirmed its first death from Rift Valley Fever (RVF) since 2022, health authorities announced on Sunday. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said the deceased was a citizen who had recently arrived from a neighbouring country....
Mauritania reports 1st death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022
Mauritanian authorities on Sunday reported the first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022. A Health Ministry statement said a citizen arriving from a neighboring country showed symptoms of a hemorrhagic fever. Tests confirmed that he was...

Mauritania backs Saudi-French push for two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Mauritania ‘fully supports the just cause of the Palestinian people,’ FM tells UN General Assembly Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug highlights security threats facing Sahel region NEW YORK: Mauritania threw its weight behind international efforts to...

Mauritania reports rift valley fever death in border town
HESPRESS English – Morocco News International Hespress ENSunday 28 September 2025 - 10:42 Mauritania’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed one death from Rift Valley fever in Rosso, a southern town on the border with Senegal. The ministry said...

Mauritania reaffirms stake in Sahara talks as UN envoy prepares October report
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENThursday 25 September 2025 - 20:16 Mauritania’s foreign minister, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk, met in New York with UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to discuss the Sahara conflit, underscoring Nouakchott’s role...
Chinese-built raw water pre-treatment project inaugurated in Mauritania
NOUAKCHOTT, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Beni Nadji raw water pre-treatment station project, located in Mauritania's Trarza region and constructed by a Chinese company, was inaugurated on Monday. More than 300 people attended the ceremony, including...
Chinese Embassy in Mauritania marks 76th anniversary of PRC founding
NOUAKCHOTT, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Mauritania hosted a reception on Monday to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1. Nearly 200 guests, including senior...

Bright Stars face Togo in final World Cup qualifier
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 7 hours ago National football team Bright Stars pose for photo - credit: SSFF The South Sudan national football team will take on Togo today at the Juba National Stadium in their final match of the 2026 FIFA...
The Human Cost of the EU-Mauritania Migration Partnership
Tensions between Algeria and Mali have deepened after Algeria rejected International Court of Justice jurisdiction over a disputed drone incident, halting legal mediation. The standoff, marked by sharp exchanges at the UN and ongoing suspension of...