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  • Friday, 15 April, 2016
    Banks
    Islamic banks seek Mauritanian depositors

    Many consumers are uncomfortable with western banking practices

  • Monday, 14 April, 2014
    Great Place to Meet
    Le Frisco, Mauritania

    A good spot to decide action at the most westerly crossroads of the Arab and African worlds

  • Wednesday, 9 April, 2014
    Terrorism
    Nouakchott sees value in courting foreign backers of all stripes

    Diplomatic relations finally offer a way forward

  • Wednesday, 9 April, 2014
    Special Report
    Fisheries should contribute more to the economy

    Most catches are landed abroad, while poor harvests have raised crop prices

  • Wednesday, 5 September, 2012
    World
    Gaddafi’s ex-spy chief returned to Libya
  • Friday, 1 June, 2012
    FT Magazine
    Abdullah al-Senussi, Gaddafi’s ‘black box’

    Photographs found in Libya by Human Rights Watch put Gaddafi’s right-hand man in the spotlight

  • Monday, 17 January, 2011
    Middle East protests
    Signs of unrest spread across North Africa
  • Monday, 5 January, 2009
    Egypt after Morsi
    Protests sweep Arab world
  • Thursday, 7 August, 2008
    Terrorism
    Mauritania junta pledges new elections
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