Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe
15 Jun 2026, 14:56 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com
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As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.