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President of Mauritania

President of the
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
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Incumbent
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz

since 5 August 2009
Residence Presidential Palace, Nouakchott
Term length 5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Moktar Ould Daddah
Formation 20 August 1961

This is a list of heads of state of Mauritania since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.

A total of eight people have served as head of state of Mauritania (not counting one Acting President). Additionally, one person, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.

The current head of state of Mauritania is the President of the Republic Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, since 5 August 2009.


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