Mohamed Ould Akneit

Mohamed Ould Akneit is the Director of the Laboratory for Palm Diseases and Biotechnology in Mauritania. He was recently in the news for his statements regarding the national campaign launched to combat the 'dust spider' that threatens palm trees in the country. During the campaign's launch, he emphasized the importance of this initiative, which aims to protect palm trees across several regions, particularly in oases like Adrar and Tiris Zemmour.