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5.09.2026, MAURITANIA: Launch of the sixth edition of the Nouadhibou Cultural and Artistic Days.
The sixth edition of the Cultural and Artistic Days of Nouadhibou began on Friday evening in Nouadhibou. This edition brings together 67 traditional Islamic associations, cooperatives and schools (Mahadras), representing a wide range of creative expressions, ranging from poetry to music and theatre. A total of 157 shows are scheduled over three three days. This...
MAURITANIA: The Taranim Center for Popular Arts organizes the fourth edition of the “Night of Affinity” festival.
The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, Decentralization and Local Development, Mr Yacoub Ould Salem Vall, launched Friday evening in Nouakchott the fourth edition of…
Mauritania
MAURITANIA: Launch of the Kobeni Forum for Culture and Development.
The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with examining the Government, El Minister El Houssein Ould Medou, and the Wali of Hodh El Gharbi, Mohamed Ould…
Mauritania
MAURITANIA: Launch of the activities of National Culture and Arts Week in Assaba.
The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, the government spokesman, Mr. El Houssein Ould Medou, accompanied by the Wali Nowadays of Assaba, Mr. Ahmedou…
Mauritania