Election In Mauritania, Last Chance For Democracy

This fifty-minute radio talk on Mauritania is worth listening to and, although its subject matter is political, it is far from boring. Nasser is a Mauritanian political activist who gives us a fuller understanding of Mauritania, a rarely talked about yet important country in North Africa. In the words of Nasser:

Mauritania is the link between the Arab world and black Africa.

It is also a country full of contradictions. A country that uses electronic registration for its citizens to be among the first countries in the Arab world that use modern technology for smart governance, yet until now has not solved the problem of slavery.

This show discusses the upcoming elections in Mauritania. In addition to elections, Nasser presents detailed information on the political history of this country in an interesting way. 

As it stands, the central bank, military, and ministry of interior are all in the hands of the government. Therefore, having a fair election is a serious challenge. Time will show if there is any hope for democracy in Mauritania.