Mauritanians defy military junta - FRANCE 24

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Mauritanians defy military junta

In this week's edition we take a closer look at the Mauritanian people's growing frustration regarding the military junta, the drama of floods in Algeria, and the enduring scourge of corruption in the Maghreb.

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