The following lists events that happened during 2011 in Mauritania.
Incumbents President: Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz Prime Minister: Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf
Events February February 2 - The army in Mauritania destroy a car packed with explosives outside the capital Nouakchott, killing three people suspected of being members of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
April April 25 - Hundreds of people demonstrating during a "day of rage" against the regime of President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz are tear gassed by police, while others are arrested and opposition MPs deterred from joining the protests.
June June 25 - Forces from Mauritania and Mali clash with al-Qaeda militants in Mali, destroying a base; several bodies are later found.
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