Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz | Union for the Republic | 5 August 2009 |
| Prime Minister | Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf | Independent | 15 August 2008 |
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