Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani is Head of state of Mauritania, in office since 1 Aug 2019.
| Office | Head of state |
| Country | Mauritania |
| In office since | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Time in office | In office for 7 years and 2 months |
Career
- President of Mauritania (2019 to present)
- Defence Minister of Mauritania (2018 to 2019)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Mauritania?
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani is the Head of state of Mauritania, in office since 1 Aug 2019.
When was Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani born?
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani was born in 1956-12-31, in Boumdeid, according to Wikidata.
Where did Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani study?
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani studied at Meknes Royal Military Academy, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani belong to?
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani is listed as a member of Union for the Republic, Equity Party on Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Mauritania
- El Moctar Ould Djay Head of government
- Mohamed Lemine Ould Dhehby Central bank governor
- Mohamed Bemba Meguett Speaker of the National Assembly
Sources: Presidency of Mauritania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/mohamed-ould-cheikh-ghazouani-mauritania