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Mauritania recovering after annus horribilis

afrol News - Mauritania was hit hard by the global crisis, which coincided with an aid freeze due to a coup and an unexpected set-back in the short-lived dream of becoming a major oil nation. Prospects for 2010 are however very positive.

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Mauritania recalls ambassador over release of rebels

afrol News - Mauritania has recalled its ambassador to Mali in protest of the recent release of rebels from the Al Qaeda cell.

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» Police chief sentenced to 7 years
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» Italy to enhance security cooperation
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Banc d'Arguin, Mauritania

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Banc d'Arguin: The Imraguen guards of culture and nature

afrol News - In 1989, the Mauritanian national park Banc d'Arguin was admitted to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Fringing the Saharan desert's Atlantic coast, the park is made up of sand dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. It is however even more known for its biodiversity (birds, fish, turtles, dolphins, etc.) and its fishery resources, carefully managed by the local Imraguen fisherman. Foreigner's overfishing off the park however remains a threat.

Read the special report on Mauritania's incredible Banc d'Arguin National Park, containing one of Africa's most productive ecosystems, and the Imraguen people, torn between tradition and modernity managing the riches of the park.

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