Mauritania's president has appointed a new government after some of his ministers were named in a report on the financial dealings of former President ABDEL AZIZ.

President OULD GHAZOUANI'S office has acknowledged that the changes were as a result of the report.

The former prime minister and three ministers were mentioned in the report that looked into the sale of state properties and handling of oil revenue.

An investigation is expected to begin before parliament votes on whether to proceed to trial.