In Mauritania, anger is mounting over the Malian army after a series of deadly incidents, including the late-March 2026 killing of Mauritanians from Sarsar village about 70 kilometers inside Malian territory.

Authorities in Mauritania are once again under growing criticism over slavery, with activists accusing the government of failing to tackle the problem while using the courts and security forces to target campaigners fighting for emancipation.

Algeria’s mediation offer between Morocco and the Polisario is viewed skeptically, seen by some as dialogue, but may serve Algeria’s own interests.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Ahmed Salem Bouhoubeyni, former head of Mauritania’s National Human Rights Commission, sheds light on the country’s most pressing challenges, from slavery and corruption to justice, education, and democracy.

The Maghreb al-Soumoud Flotilla is preparing to sail to Gaza to break Israel’s blockade and show global support for Palestine amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.