The Latest Breaking News from Mbera

Plain rice and little else: life for 120,000 refugees inside Mauritania’s vast camp on Mali’s border

Over a quarter of a million refugees live in Mbera and nearby villages, and more than half are under 18. But aid cuts mean providing essentials has become even harder

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

‘There are snakes – but we attack the fires’: refugees fight flames in the Sahara

Malian volunteers from a huge camp in Mauritania work tirelessly to put out blazes that threaten homes and land – and all without using water

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

‘Children were hunted by armed men’: Malians seek safety in Mauritania

Thousands have exchanged fighting between government forces, jihadists and mercenaries linked to Russia, for the meagre security of border camps

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022