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MAURITANIA: Opposition may struggle in upcoming polls
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286952
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government initiated the talks with a view to defusing tensions in domestic politics. Opposition parties boycotted the one-sided presidential election in 2014 that brought…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205753
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MAURITANIA: President tightens grip over ruling party
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES249695
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The hand-picked successor of outgoing President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Ould Ghazouani is expected to provide significant policy continuity. The transition will, however, likely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244933
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Despite significant progress on reform, serious grievances persist among sections of the population. Meanwhile, an ongoing corruption case against former President Mohamed Ould…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266123
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Political tussles between the current and former presidents of Mauritania
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249978
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MAURITANIA: Ex-leader may seek to reassert authority
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES247935
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The highest-profile event is an ongoing inquiry into alleged corruption under the previous president (and a former ally of the current one), Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261990
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Implications of the proposal to abolish the Senate.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211192
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Since leaving office last year, the former leader has been marginalised by his successor and erstwhile ally, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. Despite an array of challenges (COVID-19…