Mauritanians vote as President Ghazouani seeks re-election amid regional security crisis

Mauritanians are electing their next president, with incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani widely expected to win. Although opponents accuse him of corruption and mismanagement, he remains popular among Mauritanians who see him as a beacon of stability. The vote is taking place in a particularly tense regional climate, with neighboring countries shaken by military coups and jihadi violence.