The first Major Elections since 2019 are taking place in Mauritania and there are many candidates who are vying for the support of the public. The elections are seen as a test of the popularity of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who has overseen the country's relative stability in the violence-wracked Sahel. The results of the first round of voting are expected within 48 hours of poll closings.

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