Ould Ghazouani announces his candidacy for a second presidential term

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has announced his candidacy for a second and final term in a speech to the citizens, reaffirming his continuation in serving the country and his commitment to strengthening the democratic system. If he wins this term, it will be his last as head of state since taking office in 2019. He has received strong support from his party, which achieved a significant victory in the recent legislative elections, and he faces a challenge from a silent opposition whose extent may only be revealed in the election results. Mauritania, which has experienced relative stability despite a history of coups, is preparing for elections with the campaign set to begin in the middle of next month, with a potential second round in July..

Ghazouani emphasized the importance of continuing political dialogue and understanding, and stressed the focus on youth and enhancing social and political stability. He promised to implement social reforms to improve conditions for the most vulnerable groups through programs such as the National Agency for Solidarity and Exclusion Prevention "Taazour" and the National Solidarity Health Insurance Fund "Cnass." Highlighting the significance of essential services like water, electricity, health, and education, he referred to past successes and future plans for their enhancement. The President also aims to develop the administration through digitization and to simplify administrative procedures to increase efficiency and combat corruption more effectively..

He added that he has "worked from day one with strength, sincerity, and tireless commitment to faithfully implement the electoral contract on which he was elected, avoiding personalization, improvisation, populism, and cheap political exploitation in all that he has achieved for this people." He continued by stating that he is fully aware of the challenges facing his country and that his upcoming term "will be for and about the youth," emphasizing his deep understanding of the aspirations and expectations of the young.

He also emphasized that his ultimate goal is to achieve national unity and support social harmony factors, adding that national unity is the foundation of the country's stability and the first line of defense against all challenges. He explained that he ensures that the logic of consultation, respect, and appreciation prevails among all components of the people and all citizens..

In the political sphere, President Ould Ghazouani highlighted his success in transforming the relationships between components of the national political landscape from estrangement and discord to calm, dialogue, and understanding. He indicated that during his second term, he would continue to work on integrating economically and socially vulnerable groups, improving their living conditions, and enhancing their access to essential services..

Finally, the president discussed security challenges, emphasizing his continued efforts to combat corruption, bribery, and the misuse of public funds. He stated that he would take all necessary measures to mobilize the administrative, oversight, and judicial bodies to achieve this goal. He added that he would work on implementing a comprehensive program for training and modernizing the administration through digitalization, simplifying, facilitating, and accelerating administrative services to enhance efficiency and fight corruption more effectively..