By Mohamed al-Bakai
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AA) - Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi on Tuesday appointed a new presidential chief-of-staff.
Admiral Mohamed Sheikhna al-Talib was formally appointed head of the office of Mauritania’s presidency, according to the country’s official press agency.
No further details were given.
Al-Talib had previously served as military attaché at Mauritania’s embassy in Paris.