President wins second term in Sahel state

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected in Mauritania, getting over 56% of the vote

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has emerged victorious from Saturday’s presidential election, the National Independent Electoral Commission announced on Monday morning.

Ghazouani was re-elected with over 56.12% of the vote, beating six opposition candidates, according to the electoral commission’s website.

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