In Mauritania, opposition parties have denounced a government-backed bill aimed at restructuring the political landscape and strengthening democracy. Critics allege the legislation seeks to centralize control, suppress new political formations, and stifle opposition.
The bill, adopted by the Council of Ministers on December 25 under President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, proposes amendments to decree No. 91-024 of 1991. It introduces new benchmarks for forming and regulating political parties, sparking widespread concern among opposition groups.
This development marks a growing rift between the government and opposition on the future of Mauritania’s political ecosystem.
