Mauritania Witnesses Parliamentary and Municipal Elections

Mauritania Witnesses Parliamentary and Municipal Elections

Mauritania witnessed legislative elections on Saturday, 13 May 2023 for the election of 176 Parliamentary deputies, 13 regional Councils as well as 238 municipal Councils.

1.785.036 voters were registered to cast their votes in these elections.

In an atmosphere of calm and good organization, 25 political parties competed for the seats.

It is worth mentioning that the Mauritania has a uni-cameral Parliament, that is the National Assembly which was dissolved last March in preparation for the elections.

H.E. the PUIC Secretary General Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, offered his congratulations to the Republic and people of Mauritania on the occasion of these elections, wishing beneficence to Mauritania, the PUIC Member.

15 May 2023