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Mauritania: Calls for Ghazouani to stay
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Mauritania's political arenas regarding the possibility of amending the constitution to allow President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani to run for a third term in 2029. Local officials, including the regional council chair in the Louga region, called for either a constitutional amendment or the drafting of a new constitution to ensure his continued stay in power, citing his achievements over seven years as a compensation for the efforts of all previous regimes since independence. The opposition emphasized that constitutional provisions regarding the number and length of terms are protected and cannot be amended, deeming such calls a violation of the constitution. Legal experts, meanwhile, clarified that political statements do not have legal effect and that national interests require a peaceful transfer of power, without explicitly mentioning any plans to amend the constitution. The debate was sparked by the "Hewar" party's calls in June for such an amendment, while President Ghazouani stated in July that he does not support any course that contradicts the constitution or the will of the people, considering discussions about a third term to be premature.
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