The presidential election in Mauritania is making headlines, with seven candidates vying to succeed the outgoing president, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who has been in office for five years. Among these, is the Mauritanian anthropologist Mohammed Fall Ould Bah, director of the Center for Studies and Research on the West Saharan (CEROS), who sheds unique light on the political situation in the country.
One of the points raised by Mr. Fall Ould Bah is the positive record of the current president in the fight against terrorism. Indeed, Mauritania has not experienced a terrorist attack since 2011, which constitutes a strong point for the mandate of Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. This security stability is a crucial element in a regional context marked by insecurity and terrorist threats.
However, despite these advances, the outgoing president must also face internal criticism and challenges. The question of governance, corruption and social inequalities remains at the heart of the concerns of Mauritanians, and the candidates opposing Mohamed Ould Ghazouani will certainly know how to exploit these weaknesses to seduce the electorate.
In addition, the effect of PASTEF, the Senegalese political party, also seems to be felt in Nouakchott, the Mauritanian capital. This political dynamic coming from Senegal could have an impact on the conduct of the presidential election in Mauritania, by influencing the speeches and demands of the different candidates.
Thus, the presidential election in Mauritania promises to be exciting, with high stakes and candidates determined to conquer power. The expert view of Mohammed Fall Ould Bah offers a valuable perspective for understanding the political and social issues that drive the country as this decisive election approaches.