Mauritania

Religion

Ramadan 2024: When does the holy month start and why do Muslims fast?

We answer key questions about the holy month, including when it starts and ends this year, why the date changes every year and what can invalidate a fast
Migration
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Migration
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Diplomacy
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Media
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Qatar World Cup 2022
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Cop27
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Egypt Turmoil
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Religion
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Guantanamo
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Religion
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Diplomacy
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Politics
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Women
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Human Rights
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al-Qaeda
Britain to join France in West Africa counter-terrorism mission
Recap
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Refugees
Refugees in Mauritania in lonely fight for mental health care
Human Rights
Mauritania says US anti-slavery visit 'illegal'
Refugees
Syrian refugees in Mauritania dream of resettlement
Islamophobia
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Mauritania Votes
Mauritania votes to broaden president's power as opposition boycotts
Mauritania Votes
Major opposition groups pushing Mauritanians to boycott referendum