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The energy crisis freezes cultural activities in Mauritania

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The Ministry of Culture and Arts decided inMauritaniaStop organizing various cultural and artistic events across the national territory, in light of the pressures associated with the rise in fuel prices and the impact on supply chains.

According to official data, the decision includes all festivals, whether international, national or regional, until appropriate conditions are available that allow them to resume, in the context of a general trend towards reducing energy consumption and rationalizing resources.

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This measure comes in light of the repercussions of the geopolitical situation that affected the supply of markets and significantly increased the cost of energy, which prompted the authorities to rearrange priorities and direct resources towards basic sectors.

Financial support to relieve pressure

In the same context, it wasMauritanian governmentIt approved an amendment to the 2026 budget, according to which important financial allocations were allocated to support domestic fuel and gas prices, in addition to the costs of electricity production.

The value of this support is estimated at approximately 168 billion ouguiya, or more than $420 million, which represents a significant percentage of the state budget, in an attempt to contain the effects of the crisis on purchasing power and market stability.

Observers believe that the suspension of cultural activities reflects the extent of the economic challenges facing the country, in light of the continuing fluctuations Energy pricesAt the international level.Source:

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