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Election Snapshot

Elections in Mauritania: 2024 Presidential Elections

On Saturday, June 29, Mauritania will hold presidential elections.

June 24, 2024

Election Snapshot

2023 Elections and IFES in Mauritania

Legislative, regional, and local government elections will occur on May 13, 2023, with potential run-off elections on May 27.

May 9, 2023

News & Updates

Interview/Speech/Testimony

In Mauritania, Peaceful Elections despite Political Tensions

Mauritania held legislative and municipal elections on Saturday, November 23. Pierre Kadi Sossou, IFES Senior Electoral Operations Specialist in Mauritania, answers some questions about the poll and what it means for the African country.

November 26, 2013

Election FAQ

November 2013 Elections in Mali and Mauritania: Frequently Asked Questions

All eyes will be on western Africa for the first rounds of key legislative elections in Mauritania on November 23 and in Mali on November 24. IFES' FAQs shed light on these polls.

November 19, 2013

Publication

Book

Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies

This study of political finance in post-conflict society identifies lessons learned from international donor-funded efforts to support political processes in post-conflict environments in general and the funding of political parties and campaign finance in particular. The document consists of eight case studies that seek to improve our understanding not only of the political dynamics of post-conflict situations but also of how to rally international support for holding elections and supporting democratization under such circumstances.

April 30, 2006

Election Material

Ballot

Mauritania Presidential Ballot 1997

Ballot papers used for the 12 December 1997 Presidential election in Mauritania. The ballots shown are for Amadou Moctar KANE, Maaouya Oula Sid'Ahmed TAYA, Mohamen Lemine Chbih Ould CHEIKH MELAININE, Moulaye El Hacen Ould JIYID, and Mohamed Mahmoud Ould MAH.

December 11, 1997