Mauritania’s television environment includes national public broadcasting alongside independent television concerned with news, public affairs, and social issues. El Mouritaniya serves as the country’s primary national broadcaster, combining news with cultural and entertainment programming in Arabic and French. Sahel TV adds an independent voice through Arabic-language coverage of national affairs, culture, and community perspectives.
Television therefore connects national communication with several aspects of Mauritanian public life. News and public-affairs programming provide information about developments affecting the country, while cultural coverage brings social and cultural subjects into the same media space. Language is also part of this picture: Arabic has an official role in Mauritania, while French and several other languages form part of the country’s wider linguistic setting. These characteristics help place the broadcasters within Mauritania’s broader media and social environment.
TV Broadcasters & Channels
| Broadcaster / Channel |
Genre |
Language |
| Sahel TV |
News, Culture, Information |
Arabic |
Country Profile
- Country Name
- Islamic Republic of Mauritania
الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية (Arabic)
- Location
- Home > Africa > Mauritania
- Languages
- Official Language: Arabic (Hassaniya Arabic)
Recognised Languages: French, Berber (Zenaga), Tamasheq, Wolof, Pulaar,
Soninke, Bambara
- Capital
- Nouakchott
| Mauritania - Television Broadcasters |
Mauritania TV Channels