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Mauritanian government resigns over blackouts, PM reappointed
Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay's government resigned over power outages. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani reappointed him hours later to form a new cabinet.
Why it matters
It shows how electricity shortages can destabilise governments in developing economies.
Background
Mauritania, in northwest Africa, has struggled with unreliable electricity supply. President Ghazouani has been in office since 2019.
The story so far
- Mauritania's government resigns over power cuts, PM reappointed
- Mauritanian government resigns over blackouts, PM reappointed
Sources
- Arab News ↗October 9, 2026
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