Mauritania's election results will boost status quo
Friday, July 5, 2024
Significance
The results have provoked demonstrations, with three protesters dying in murky circumstances following their arrest. The runner-up candidate, Biram Dah Abeid, denounced Ghazouani’s victory as an “electoral masquerade” and called for peaceful protests. Mobile internet access has been restricted.
Impacts
- Ghazouani is not likely to face serious criticism from his Western partners over the election.
- Ghazouani may seek a third term in 2029.
- Unpopular EU-funded crackdowns on migration could exacerbate social tensions.
- Tensions with Mali over cross-border military incursions may escalate.
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