President

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani 2019–present

Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz 2009–2019 Ba Mamadou Mbaré 2009 Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz 2008–2009 Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi 2007–2008 Ely Ould Mohamed Vall 2005–2007 Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya 1984–2005 Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla 1980–1984 Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Louly 1979–1980 Mustafa Ould Salek 1978–1979 Moktar Ould Daddah 1960–1978