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Mohamed Yehdih Ould Baba Ahmed

Mohamed Yehdih Ouled Bab Ahmed is a Mauritanian legal expert interested in culture and communication.

Opinions by this panelist

Swine flu, scary even if suspected to be a lie

Swine flu is causing uproar in the media these days that’s similar to the media blitz that accompanied the bird flu. Although this media momentum aims to raise people’s awareness about this epidemic, it has also spread fear and panic… more

Tourism stuck between the reluctance of investors and the specter of terrorism

Terrorism, as an intercontinental social phenomenon, is a thorny issue for all countries in the world, especially North African ones, as it has found in their large desert a safe haven and fertile ground to capture its victims and achieve… more

Maghreb women: between liberation promoters and seclusion advocates

Gender inequality is a thorny dilemma in the Arab world in general, and in the Maghreb countries in particular. Unfortunately, there are still a number of restrictions and constraints that prevent women from full participation in political life. There are… more

The future of the workforce: the implications of the baccalaureate exams and the consequences of those implications

The future shape of the workforce is based on the baccalaureate exams and their results. The repercussions are not limited merely to success or failure, but extend beyond to make the labour force bow to what does not match its… more

Educational curricula in the maghreb region: copying instead of innovating

In his speech addressed to the Arab and Islamic worlds, the American President Barack Hussein Obama pointed that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and reliance will be on them instead of traditional sources of… more

Star academy: the bases of talent discovery should be reviewed

I personally think that it is necessary to point out that people in the world today have become a part of a whole, because of globalization which has invaded every home from inside and outside, and made it under control.… more

Mauritanian democracy, third version... will it be the last...!?

Most observers of Mauritanian political events believe that this Afro-Arab country is on the verge of bidding farewell to the era of military coups, and that it is now preparing for the consecration of a democratic political life. The electoral… more

The state is not a tool in the hands of the majority religion to suppress religious minorities

Any guarantee of freedom that is meant to be part of affairs management of individuals and nations, whether they are religious minorities or majorities, from single or different ancestries, must take into account the religious (beliefs), economic and social specificities… more

Homelessness in the maghreb: gate to the unknown

Homelessness has been spreading significantly, and extending geographically to include countries in every continent in the world. Regardless of its causes, subjective and objective factors affecting it, and the fact that it's a standard phenomenon that is hard to study… more

Dignity trafficking in the maghreb: eradicating the phenomenon through the eradication of its causes

Although tourism is a vital sector for the Maghreb's economy, providing the region with important job opportunities and revenues, the existence of sex trade in it, to the extent of becoming a quasi-trademark in most countries of the Union as… more

Cultural clashes result in a collision that leads to racism

Some Africans and Asians dream of immigrating from their underdeveloped countries that suffer from poverty, wars, and unemployment, to other countries and regions which they consider to be paradises, namely Europe, the United States, Canada, etc. Although migrants sacrifice their… more

Historical and archaeological sites sinking in the wait for the reform of regimes and awareness of maghreb populations

Successors live on the cultural legacy of their predecessors, as a genuine heritage that is linked to the personality and identity of the inheritor. Therefore, taking care of that heritage is inevitable, be it moral heritage such as religious and… more

Alternative energy requires rearranging the ragged maghreb structure

Most countries in the world are undergoing a petroleum energy crisis, and Arab Maghreb countries in particular are experiencing an increasing demand for this energy due to their demographic growth and urbanization. While Algeria and Libya are petro-states, the situation… more

Freedom house report highlights disparity of openness within the maghreb

Professional journalism is one of the best means of public opinion, which has the ability to monitor, discuss, debate and search for solutions to the issues of concern to the public, both under despotic and non-despotic political regimes. This requires… more

Initiative in mauritania remains insufficient for many reasons despite its importance

Security is a serious concern for the Arab Maghreb, where the African Sahara is considered a safe haven for the organization of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. This concern is even worsened with the weak material resources of the Maghreb… more

The problem of marriage through the internet: nature trumps nurture

The world has undoubtedly become a small village where countries have multi-dimensional and multi-purpose relations that go beyond diplomacy, to include the movement of people, trade, and information. This becomes increasingly complex in the context of the threefold globalization outcomes:… more

Only knowledge can protect workers and build the economy

The entire world is still under the shock of the adverse repercussions of the deterioration of the global economy, and suffering from the damages and aftershocks caused by globalization at all levels and in all fields. The severity of these… more

Understanding depiction by the maghreb peoples depends on the scholars' opinion

It has almost become a ritual to have controversial television programs every Ramadan, with the production and broadcast of series addressed to Muslims from different sects and walks of life, depicting holy religious figures such as messengers, prophets and companions.… more

Laayoune's events turned the region into an explosive volcano

The recent clashes between the Moroccan security forces and the Sahrawi protesters in Laayoune represent a dramatic development in the chronic issue of the Western Sahara, because this is the first time that the conflict moves outside the retaining wall… more

Will fate respond to the quest of tunisian youth for a better life?

Tunisia ended the year 2010 with the spontaneous, confusing and unexpected events of Sidi Bouzid, which took place four weeks ago at the heart of the country after a young unemployed man set himself on fire to protest police seizure… more

Human rights protection and real democracy go hand in hand

Arab peoples have been leading revolutions and uprisings against their rulers, whether the latter inherited power or are passing it on to their children. Everybody was suddenly caught in the storm of Bouazizi's winter that extended from Bahrain in the… more

Obama's advice is part of the solution

It's neither new nor surprising for the President of the biggest democratic and institutional country in the world, to glorify freedom, promote reforms and call for the creation of opportunities for the youth. What's striking, however, is that the President… more

Anti-corruption education in the curriculum: long-term plan for hasty people

The Arab Spring revolutions have greatly contributed to the activation of civil and governmental organizations seeking to establish transparency in the management of public affairs, and fight corruption and the corrupt. In Morocco, for instance, the Central Authority for the… more

Post-gaddafi libya: causes of division and disagreement vs. factors of unity and harmony

Gaddafi's death in Sirte, on October 20, 2011, puts a definitive end to the battle of the transitional council to control the territory formerly known as the Great Socialist Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. This also marks the birth of the free… more

Assistance for the sahel: god's mercy is the only help

Almost every decade, the Sahel region - i.e. the belt between the Great Sahara and the African savanna - endures drought that kills livestock and worries people. Sahel countries, already suffering from an economic recession due to rainfall shortages and… more