Mauritania's President Ghazouani Leads in Election

In Mauritania's presidential election, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has maintained a strong lead with over 91% of votes counted, securing 55.72% of the vote in provisional results. His main competitor, anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid, stands at 22.46%, while voter turnout was just under 55%. Ghazouani, a former army chief of staff, aims to boost investment, particularly in natural gas production and mining if re-elected. The election also features other candidates like Hamadi Sidi El Mokhtar, with discussions on human rights, minority rights, and economic development shaping the campaign.