Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
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Mauritania releases opposition supporters arrested after vote clashes
Ex-general Mohamed Ould Ghazouani won the June 22 poll with an absolute majority of 52%, the Constitutional Council announced on Monday
Mauritania cracks down on opposition after election
Mauritanian police raided the headquarters of two opposition parties
Opposition cry foul over Mauritania ruling party victory
With a clear majority, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, former head of the domestic security service, has won outright
Mauritania ruling party’s Ghazouani declared presidential vote winner
With a clear majority of the votes, Ghazouani has won outright with no need for a second-round runoff election
Rivalry and revelry mark Mauritania election campaign
After a campaign rich in colour and steeped in desert traditions, voters in Mauritania will choose on Saturday among six candidates