Tag

Mauritania

All articles tagged with #mauritania

earth-science1 month ago•3 min saved

The Sahara's Eye Unveiled: A Landsat View of the Richat Structure

NASA’s Eye of the Sahara, the Richat Structure in Mauritania, is a 40-km-wide circular geologic dome formed by an igneous intrusion and differential erosion, not an impact crater. A Landsat 8/9 mosaic highlights concentric ridges (cuestas) and the orange-gray color differences that reflect diverse rock types, set on the Adrar Plateau amid wind-sculpted dunes and ancient river channels. First described in the 1930s and popularized after early spaceflight imagery, the feature’s striking “bull’s-eye” shape is a striking example of how geological forces shape the landscape.

via NASA Science (.gov)|

#earth-science #eye-of-the-sahara #geology

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Dark Mauritanian Mesas Create Asymmetric Sahara Dunes

NASA imagery shows three dark Paleozoic mesas in southern Mauritania slowing northeast winds on their eastern sides, causing sand to accumulate into dunes while the western downwind side stays largely dune-free due to wind scour; the pattern has persisted for at least a decade and is tied to varnish-coated caprock, offering a Mars-like analogue and prompting ongoing monitoring for dune dynamics and paleoclimate clues.

via Indian Defence Review|

#desert #dunes #mauritania

science-and-nature2 years ago•3 min saved

"Eye of the Sahara: Mauritania's Majestic Desert Dome"

The Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat Structure, is a massive, concentric rock formation in Mauritania visible from space. Initially thought to be a meteor impact site, it was later found to be shaped by tectonic uplift and erosion. The structure, which spans 25 to 31 miles in diameter, holds geological and archaeological significance, revealing ancient human tools and various rock types. Despite myths linking it to Atlantis, scientific evidence debunks such claims.

via Livescience.com|

#archaeology #eye-of-the-sahara #geology

politics2 years ago•11 min saved

"EU's Struggle with Funding Ukraine Amid Orban's Influence"

Johan Van Overtveldt, chair of the European parliament’s budgets committee, argues that the newly agreed 50bn euro EU aid for Ukraine is insufficient, as it falls short of the country's non-military needs. Ukrainian officials express concern over the repeated failure of the Biden administration to secure funding for Ukraine, citing serious battlefield consequences. Meanwhile, the head of the European Commission and the Spanish prime minister visit Mauritania to sign deals on migration and energy, amid a surge in people-smuggling operations to the Canary Islands. Poland’s prime minister criticizes US Senate Republicans for blocking a bipartisan bill that would have provided military assistance for Ukraine.

via The Guardian|

#eu-funding #european-parliament #mauritania

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mauritania's Ex-President Aziz Sentenced to 5 Years for Corruption, Plans to Appeal

Former President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and self-enrichment. The landmark corruption trial concluded with Aziz and other top officials being accused of diverting funds from the country for personal gain. Aziz's lawyers claim the trial was politically motivated, aimed at undermining his civic rights. The court cleared four former government ministers of the same charges but ordered the confiscation of Aziz's illegally acquired property.

via Fox News|

#corruption #mauritania #mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mauritania's Ex-President Aziz Receives 5-Year Prison Sentence for Corruption

Former President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and self-enrichment. The landmark trial concluded with Aziz and other top officials being accused of diverting funds from the country for personal gain. Aziz's lawyers claim the trial was politically motivated, aimed at depriving him of civic rights. The court cleared four former government ministers of the same charges and ordered the confiscation of Aziz's illegally acquired property.

via The Washington Post|

#corruption #mauritania #mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Mauritania's Ex-President Aziz Receives 5-Year Prison Sentence for Corruption

Former President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of money laundering and self-enrichment. The landmark corruption trial accused Aziz and other top officials of siphoning money from the country for personal gain. Aziz's lawyers claim the trial was politically motivated, aimed at depriving him of civic rights. The court cleared four former government ministers of the same charges and ordered the confiscation of Aziz's illegally acquired property.

via Newsday|

#corruption #mauritania #mohamed-ould-abdel-aziz

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mauritania's Ex-President Aziz Receives 5-Year Prison Term for Corruption

Former president of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and "illicit enrichment" after being found guilty of two out of ten charges. Abdel Aziz, who led the country for a decade, had denied the corruption allegations. The court's ruling has been criticized by one of his lawyers as a "political verdict targeting a man and his family." Abdel Aziz's government had previously faced scrutiny over actions including deals on offshore oil projects.

via Reuters|

#corruption #illicit-enrichment #mauritania

human-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Global Report Reveals Shocking Prevalence of Modern Slavery in Multiple Countries.

North Korea, Eritrea, and Mauritania have the highest prevalence of modern slavery in the world, according to the 2023 Global Slavery Index by Walk Free. The report notes a "worsening" situation globally since its last survey five years earlier, with an estimated 50 million people living in situations of modern slavery in 2021. The figure includes some 28 million people in forced labor and 22 million living in forced marriage. The report defines modern slavery as encompassing "forced labor, forced or servile marriage, debt bondage, forced commercial sexual exploitation, human trafficking, slavery-like practices, and the sale and exploitation of children."

via Al Jazeera English|

#eritrea #human-rights #mauritania