{
  "id": 13753770,
  "title": "Mauritania Names 29-Member Cabinet, New Defence Chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mauritania-names-29-member-cabinet-new-defence-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:25:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/mauritania-new-government-29-members-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauritania has named a new 29-member government, with Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay retaining his position. The reshuffle includes new leaders for defence, interior, and energy ministries. The decision follows a government resignation and President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's appointment of Djay as prime minister again. The government retains several key positions, including those of foreign affairs, finance, and mines and industry. The energy sector sees a change with the appointment of Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah as minister of energy and petroleum, which is crucial for the country's offshore gas partnership with US-listed Kosmos Energy. The new government comprises eight women out of 29 members, and the appointment of new ministers may have implications for both domestic policies and foreign relations, particularly in light of Mauritania's role as a Western security partner in the Sahel region.",
  "summary": "Mauritania announced a 29-member government on Saturday, 10 October, keeping Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay but replacing defence and interior. The post Mauritania Names 29-Member Cabinet, New Defence Chief appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "Mauritania appoints 29-member cabinet led by Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay.",
    "Defence, interior, and energy ministries get new leaders in reshuffle.",
    "Energy sector gains Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah as minister of energy and petroleum."
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}