The rise in illicit trade and trafficking forces Mauritania and Senegal into a high-stakes joint border crackdown

Mauritania faces growing public anger over the repeated detention and reported abuses of its citizens in Mali, as families and political and academic voices demand stronger diplomatic action from Nouakchott amid deep cross-border ties and persistent security risks.

Chad’s visa-free policy for Africans marks a step toward continental integration, economic growth, and greater mobility, while requiring stronger security and infrastructure.