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Published on May 30, 2025

Mauritania’s Tah wins AfDB Presidency

113 Views Picture source: Facebook Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Thursday, May 29, during the Bank’s annual meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah succeeds the Nigerian …

Source: Zambian Eye - Indeterminate
Published on May 30, 2025

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected new president of African Development Bank

The election of Sidi Ould Tah as president of the African Development Bank marks a new chapter for the institution amid high hopes for Africa's prosperity. Mauritania's former economy minister, Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected to take the helm of …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 00:32 GMT

Mauritania prosecutors appeal sentence against ex-leader Aziz

Public prosecutors in Mauritania have filed an appeal to request a higher, 20-year sentence against former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was found guilty earlier this month of abuse of office and illicit enrichment. On May 14, an appeals court had …

Source: Macau Business - Pro-Government
Published on May 30, 2025

At this pro-Palestinian cafe, you can practice your Hebrew and imagine you’re in Mauritania By Lauren Hakimi 6 min read

Barazakh’s blue theme is an homage to nomads of the Sahara who traditionally wore blue to stay cool in a hot climate. Photo by Lauren Hakimi By Lauren Hakimi May 30, 2025 It’s 9:30 on a Tuesday night and 20 young people are gathered around in this homey …

Source: Forward - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

New AfDB President hails from Mauritania

Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the new President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He takes over from the beginning of September from outgoing president Dr Akinwumi …

Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected President of African Development Bank

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

Can Mauritania avoid another fruitless dialogue?

Can Mauritania avoid another fruitless dialogue? Without guarantees, President Ghazouani’s dialogue – the country’s sixth – could widen the political divisions that threaten stability. Published on 30 May 2025 in ISS Today By Hassane Koné Senior Researcher …

Source: Institute for Security Studies - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania elected as AfDB President

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of African Development Bank (AfDB). Tah was elected on Thursday at the bank’s annual meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The new president will replace Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian economist, who …

Source: National Accord Newspaper - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah wins tight race for AfDB presidency

Sidi Ould Tah has been elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday. The president-elect, who was backed by Mauritania, defeated four candidates, including South Africa’s Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala …

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 30, 2025

How Mauritania’s Tah emerged AfDB president

From Abdullateef Aliyu, Lagos, Baba Martins & Philip Shimnom Clement There are high expectations among stakeholders and shareholders of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) following the election of Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as the new …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate