The media in Mauritania is undergoing significant reform, with recent government initiatives and international partnerships leading to a freer journalistic environment, improved press freedom rankings, and greater openness to private sector media ¹.

Radio remains the most popular medium, but print and digital platforms are gaining ground, supported by a growing internet user base—though online penetration is still relatively low at 37.4% in early 2025, and social media usage, while rising, remains modest compared to regional averages ². 

Press release distribution is increasingly effective as reforms enhance transparency and professionalism, but its reach is still limited by digital barriers, modest internet and social media penetration, and lingering issues of self-censorship and political influence ³.