The following lists events in the year 2020 in Mauritania.
Incumbents
President: Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Prime Minister: Ismail Ould Bedde Ould Cheikh Sidiya (until 6 August), Mohamed Ould Bilal (starting 6 August)
Events 1 January - New Year's Day, Public holidays in Mauritania 13 March – The first case of COVID-19 in the country was confirmed. 30 March – The first COVID-19 death in the country is reported. 1 May - Labour Day, public holiday 23 May - Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), public holiday 25 May - African Liberation Day, public holiday 31 July – Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice), public holiday 18 August – Former president Mohamed uld Abdel Aziz (2008-2019) is arrested on charges of corruption. 21 August - Islamic New Year, public holiday 16 December – Couscous is added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
Scheduled events
29 October - Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday), public holiday 28 November - Independence Day (from France, 1960), public holiday
Deaths November 23 – Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi, 82, politician, President (2007–2008).
See also
Economic Community of West African States Community of Sahel–Saharan States COVID-19 pandemic in Africa Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
References