Mauritania’s New Government: Achievements and Challenges

Former Foreign Minister Mohamed ⁤Fall Ould Bilal⁤ recently shared his insights on the formation ‌of Mauritania’s⁤ latest government, stating that ‍it has​ “achieved‍ what was required ⁣of it in its first⁣ week.”

In ⁤an interview with Sahara 24 channel, Ould ⁣Bilal ⁢attributed the government’s success to the consensus-driven ‌approach that guided its formation. He noted that the appointment⁢ of Mokhtar Ould Ajay as Prime Minister played a crucial role in addressing the challenges that arose after the elections.

Assessing ‍the Government’s Performance

Ould Bilal emphasized the importance of ⁣patience when‍ evaluating the ‌government’s achievements, saying, “We must ⁢not ‌rush and give it a ‍hundred days‍ before considering the outcome of‍ its achievements.”

The Fight Against Corruption

Ould ⁣Bilal acknowledged ‌that corruption⁣ is a significant‌ problem in Mauritania, stating that‌ governments often find ⁢themselves at ⁢a crossroads, forced to choose between fighting corruption and appeasing influential individuals.‌ He argued that ‌the key ‌to‌ combating corruption lies‌ in eliminating favoritism and that this process begins with ‍the president’s⁤ inner circle.

Recent Elections and the Role​ of Youth

Ould Bilal described⁤ the recent elections as “transparent and important,” highlighting the progress made ​in Mauritania’s electoral process. He also emphasized the ⁢need for young​ people ⁣to take on leadership roles, but stressed that this requires a⁢ strong sense of self-reliance, critical thinking, and ‌a commitment to civic ⁣values.

Civic Education and Compulsory⁣ Civil⁢ Service

Ould Bilal advocated for a ‍system of compulsory civil ⁢service at ‍a young age, arguing ‌that this would help empower the youth and ⁤promote a sense of ⁤civic responsibility.‌ He also cautioned against framing​ Mauritania’s problems as a ‍generational conflict, emphasizing that the elderly should support⁣ and empower the younger generation.