The incumbent president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (IRM), 67-year-old Mohamed Ould Ghazwani, has won the elections held on June 29, according to Al Jazeera.
Preliminary data indicate that Ghazwani secured over 56% of the votes, ensuring his re-election for a second five-year term.
Independent candidate Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid came in second with just over 22% of the vote. Voter turnout was approximately 55% based on preliminary calculations.
The final results of the election will be officially announced by the chairman of the Constitutional Council soon.
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Based on materials from TASS