Mauritania partial cabinet reshuffle announced by presidential decree

key appointments reshuffle mauritanian government landscape

Mauritania’s leadership has implemented a partial cabinet reshuffle through a presidential decree, introducing several strategic changes across critical ministries. Among the notable appointments, Mohamed Ould Soueidatt has been sworn in as the new Minister of Justice, while El Vadil Ould Sidaty Ould Ahmed Louly takes charge of Islamic Affairs and Traditional Education.

Economic policy direction shifts with Abdellahi Souleymane Cheikh Sidiya assuming the role of Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, alongside Codioro Moussa N’Guenore, who has been appointed Minister of Finance.

The health sector receives fresh leadership with Mohamed Mahmoud Ely Mahmoud at the helm of the Ministry of Health, while Marièm Boidiel oversees Public Service and Labor.

Maritime and agricultural portfolios also see new faces: Moctar Ahmed Bouceif leads the Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime Infrastructure, and Ports, and Sidi Ahmed Ould Abouh is now responsible for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.

expanded reshuffle touches diverse sectors

Additional key appointments include Sid Ahmed Ould Mohamed managing Animal Development, Mamadou Mamadou Nianank taking charge of State Property, Real Estate, and Land Reform, and Naha Hamdi Meknas overseeing Housing, Urban Planning, and Territorial Development.

In a further move, the presidency announced the appointment of Mohamed Mahmoud Cheikh Abdallahi Ould Boya as a Presidential Advisor through a separate decree.

full list of new ministerial appointments

• Minister of Justice: Mohamed Ould Soueidatt
• Minister of Islamic Affairs and Traditional Education: El Vadil Ould Sidaty Ould Ahmed Louly
• Minister of Economic Affairs and Development: Abdellahi Souleymane Cheikh Sidiya
• Minister of Finance: Codioro Moussa N’Guenore
• Minister of Health: Mohamed Mahmoud Ely Mahmoud
• Minister of Public Service and Labor: Marièm Boidiel
• Minister of Fisheries, Maritime Infrastructure, and Ports: Moctar Ahmed Bouceif
• Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty: Sidi Ahmed Ould Abouh
• Minister of Animal Development: Sid Ahmed Ould Mohamed
• Minister of State Property, Real Estate, and Land Reform: Mamadou Mamadou Nianank
• Minister of Housing, Urban Planning, and Territorial Development: Naha Hamdi Meknas
• Presidential Advisor: Mohamed Mahmoud Cheikh Abdallahi Ould Boya