BBC
Bbc News: Troops Stage Coup in Mauritania
After only one year as a country with a freely elected leader, military troops have overthrown the existing government in Mauritania. August 6, 2008 article details the country's history and political background leading up to this...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News: World Powers Condemn Mauritanian Coup
World nations have condemned the military leaders responsible for the coup in Mauritania. Promises have been made that new elections will take place soon. Details behind the coup are reviewed. (August 7,2008)