Trump hosts West African leaders as region reels from U.S. aid cuts

DAKAR, Senegal – U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania...

Mauritania Buys 76% More From Brazil In May

(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Mauritania, an Arab country in Africa, increased its purchases of Brazilian products by 76% in May this year compared to the same period last year. According to data from Comex Stat, a system...

Trump administration says that Harvard no longer meets accreditation standards. Follow live updates.

pinned Other news we’re following: Conflict of interest: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oversees the federal government’s efforts to monitor and predict the weather, but he also ran a financial firm that stands to benefit if the administration...

Gambia, Mauritania strengthen ties in key sectors

The high-level meeting, held under the directives of Presidents Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Adama Barrow, marked a new chapter in bilateral relations, with both sides committing to expanded partnerships across diplomacy, trade, security,...

Saudi Investors Explore Investment Opportunities in Mauritania and Morocco

A high-level delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers is set to begin an official visit to Mauritania and Morocco on Sunday as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new investment opportunities. Led by Federation...

The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders as aid cuts threaten millions of deaths

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and...

Hundreds participate in March in Mauritania demanding end to aggression on Gaza

[Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:19:08 +0300] Nouakchott - Saba: Hundreds participated in a march in the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, calling for an end to the genocide committed by the Zionist enemy against Gaza. The march began after Friday prayers at...

ADC mocks Tinubu over Trump snub

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over the decision of the United States administration of Donald Trump to host the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for high-level commercial talks at...

Churu crash: Why IAF continues to fly the vintage SEPECAT Jaguar

A SEPECAT Jaguar jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with two pilots on board, crashed in Ratangarh tehsil of Rajasthan’s Churu district at around 12.30 pm on Wednesday (July 9). Both pilots were reportedly killed in the crash.This is the third...

Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from U.S. aid cuts

DAKAR, Senegal — U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a "multilateral lunch" at the White House as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. What You Need To Know President Donald Trump is...

Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players

(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...

Mauritania hosts rally to condemn Israeli aggression on Iran, Gaza

[Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:18:47 +0300] Nouakchott - Saba: Hundreds of Mauritanians demonstrated in the capital, Nouakchott, on Friday, denouncing the Zionist aggression against Iran and the Gaza Strip, with US support. The demonstration took place...

Mauritania’s Women Demonstrate Practical Zero-Waste Strategies

In Aleg, Mauritania, a women’s cooperative is redefining sustainability by transforming desert dates into eco-friendly soap, while ensuring nothing goes to waste. These women extract seeds by hand, a laborious process yielding just 25–30 kg...

Indonesia urges Mauritania to address Palestinian issue together

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono invited Mauritania to work together in addressing the Palestinian issue and the conflict in the Middle East within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Sugiono...

Trump to host five African presidents at White House

US President Donald Trump will welcome five African leaders to a White House lunch on Wednesday, with commerce and trade expected to feature prominently amongst a mixed bag of potential agenda items. The presidents of Senegal, Liberia,...

ADC blasts Tinubu as Trump excludes Nigeria, hosts five African leaders

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over the decision of the United States government to host the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for high-level commercial talks at the White House...

Trump Shifts Focus ‘From Aid to Trade’ at Africa Summit

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources. Most Read from Bloomberg...

Mauritania’s Women Demonstrate Practical Zero-Waste Strategies

Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from sweeping US aid cuts

The White House said “this discussion and lunch dialogue with African heads of state was arranged because President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our...

Mauritania detains 20 migrants headed for Spain

Authorities intercept 20 migrants in NouadhibouAuthorities in the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou have detained twenty irregular migrants of various foreign nationalities who were reportedly preparing to travel to the Spanish coast. A statement...