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The outlook for the anti-slavery campaign
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212612
ISSN: 2633-304X
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These have also been recently exacerbated by the June 19 election of Mohamed Ould Meguett, accused of involvement in massacres of black troops, as National Assembly president. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280292
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Abdel Aziz was first arrested in June 2021 on corruption charges; his release suggested a truce between him and President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, his erstwhile political partner…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274170
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Firms tolerated the country's difficult business environment when oil prices were high and profits more certain. However, the price slump has hurt firms across the economy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205584
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The government initiated the talks with a view to defusing tensions in domestic politics. Opposition parties boycotted the one-sided presidential election in 2014 that brought…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205753
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Ould Ghazouani’s campaign in June focused on social and regional inequalities and the need for a more independent judicial system. Since taking office in August, Ould Ghazouani…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247387
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The US reparations debate.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243347
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The ruling El Insaf Party (Equity) won a clear majority of 107 out of 176 seats in the legislative elections and also dominated the regional and local polls. The results confirm…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279539
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Despite significant progress on reform, serious grievances persist among sections of the population. Meanwhile, an ongoing corruption case against former President Mohamed Ould…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266123
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Abreu's comments triggered a torrent of criticism, particularly from environmental and land reform groups. Moreover, numerous media outlets have since cited data collected by the…