Ruling party candidate wins Mauritania election

Mohamed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani takes majority of vote as expected in contest

Mauritania election: Electoral commission announced ex-general Mohamed Ould Cheikh Mohamed Ahmed won with 52% of the vote — Mauritania election: Electoral commission announced ex-general Mohamed Ould Cheikh Mohamed Ahmed won with 52% of the voteFoto: AFP/Scanpix

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Published 24 June 2019, 17:52Updated 24 June 2019, 17:53