![President of Mauritania and leader of the Union for the Republic, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani waves to supporters celebrating his reelection in Nouakchott on July 01, 2024.](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/president-of-mauritania-and-leader-of-the-union-for-the-republic-mohamed-ould-cheikh-el-ghazouani-waves-to-supporters-celebrati.jpg?id=52537343&width=1200&height=800&quality=85&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0)
President of Mauritania and leader of the Union for the Republic, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani waves to supporters celebrating his reelection in Nouakchott on July 01, 2024.
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President of Mauritania and leader of the Union for the Republic, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani waves to supporters celebrating his reelection in Nouakchott on July 01, 2024.
Incumbent President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani is set to return to office for another five years, amidst opposition disputing the announced results.