2003 in Mauritania

This article is a list of events in the year 2003 in Mauritania.

Incumbents

 * President: Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya
 * Prime Minister:
 * Cheikh El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna
 * Sghair Ould M'Bareck

Events

 * June 8-10: A failed military coup attempted to overthrow the President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya.
 * September 19: The Maritime delimitation treaty between Mauritania and Cape Verde was signed.
 * November 7: President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya is reelected for another term; he won the election with 67% of the popular vote.

Sports

 * ASC Nasr de Sebkha won the Ligue 1 Mauritania football championship.