Title: Mauritania: Towards a national dialogue to prepare for the 2024 presidential election
Introduction :
In Mauritania, a step towards political appeasement was taken with the signing of a charter of national understanding between the government, the majority party El Insaf and the historic opposition represented by the Rally of Democratic Forces (RFD) and the Union of Forces for Progress (UFP). This charter aims to open a constructive dialogue on key themes to define a common roadmap less than a year before the presidential election of June 2024. This initiative marks a desire to overcome political antagonisms and find concerted solutions. for the good of the country.
A dialogue for national unity:
At the heart of this charter of national understanding, national unity is highlighted as a primordial issue. The various political actors undertake to participate in discussion workshops to address problems linked to national unity, political, economic and electoral governance. The objective is to put aside partisan divisions and find consensus to strengthen the cohesion of the country.
Reform of the electoral system:
A key point of this Republican pact is the desire to reform the electoral system. The last legislative elections in May 2023 gave rise to protests and called into question the functioning of the system. Discussions within the framework of the charter of national understanding will therefore focus on the reforms necessary to improve the transparency and fairness of elections. This will strengthen citizen confidence in the electoral process and ensure fair and democratic elections.
Persistent disagreements:
Despite this encouraging progress, not all political parties are involved in this process. The opposition coalition Republican Front for Unity and Democracy (FRUD), which is represented in parliament, deplores not having been sufficiently informed of the final content of the charter before its signature. She wants more inclusiveness in the process and will take the time to think about whether or not to join this initiative.
Conclusion :
The signing of the charter of national understanding in Mauritania marks a common desire to overcome political divisions and to work together to prepare for the presidential election of 2024. This national dialogue will make it possible to discuss essential themes such as national unity and reform of the electoral system. Despite certain disagreements, this initiative constitutes a significant step forward towards the consolidation of democracy and the strengthening of political stability in the country. The participation of all political actors and an inclusive approach will be essential to ensure the success of this process and guarantee a peaceful and prosperous future for Mauritania.