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Mauritania faces political debate over government corruption report
The General Inspectorate of State's report in Mauritania revealed financial irregularities amounting to approximately $60 million. During this process, corruption activities totaling 2.3 billion Mauritanian ouguiyas (equivalent to $57.5 million) were documented over the years 2024 and 2025, without disclosing the names of those involved or the relevant authorities. The opposition condemned the continued withholding of names, considering it a form of protecting the corrupt, and called for the full publication of the investigation results and the implementation of recommendations. On the other hand, transparency advocates emphasized that releasing the report is an important step to strengthen oversight and fight corruption, while noting that referring cases to the judiciary does not necessarily imply guilt or embezzlement, and respecting the decision to keep names confidential to protect personal data.
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