London, UK – 9 July 2025
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Lemine Ould Dhehby, Governor of the Central Bank of Mauritania, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the prestigious 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the ALM Africa Summit London.
The award recognises Dr. Dhehby’s exemplary leadership in steering Mauritania’s monetary policy, strengthening financial sector stability, and fostering economic resilience amidst global and regional headwinds. Since assuming office, Dr. Dhehby has overseen wide-ranging reforms that have modernised Mauritania’s central banking infrastructure and deepened trust in the financial system.
Under his stewardship, the Central Bank has introduced critical regulatory enhancements, improved digital payment ecosystems, and bolstered foreign reserves, contributing to macroeconomic stability and investor confidence. His commitment to sound monetary governance, inflation control, and financial inclusion has positioned Mauritania as a rising player in Africa’s evolving financial landscape.
The award also acknowledges Dr. Dhehby’s regional leadership in promoting policy harmonisation, cross-border financial integration, and central bank independence—key pillars in Africa’s collective economic transformation.
In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Dhehby reaffirmed Mauritania’s commitment to transparent governance, institutional capacity-building, and inclusive growth, pledging continued innovation in central banking for the benefit of all Mauritanians.
The African Business Leadership Awards, presented by African Leadership Magazine, honour transformative leaders and institutions shaping Africa’s future through visionary action and impact-driven reform.
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