Politics & Government Guide in Mauritania

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Mauritania operates as a presidential republic under President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who won re-election in 2024 amid efforts to consolidate power. The unicameral National Assembly is dominated by the ruling El Insaf party following 2023 elections. Political stability has improved with electoral reforms, though hyper-presidentialism persists.

Government Type

Presidential republic

Legal System

Mixed legal system of Islamic and French civil law

Head of State

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani(since 2019)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal(El Insaf)since 2020

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:National Assembly (176 seats)

Major Political Parties

El Insaf(El Insaf)

Ruling party

107 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and older

Recent Developments

Presidential elections held on June 29, 2024
Legislative and local elections in 2023 with proportional representation reforms
Charter of National Understanding signed in 2023 between ruling party and opposition
Reform of Independent National Electoral Commission in 2022

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1991

Regions15