About
Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Ould Taya is a Mauritanian military officer and politician who served as the President of Mauritania from 1984 to 2005. Prior to his presidency, he held the position of Prime Minister of Mauritania for an extended period, from 1981 to 1992, with a brief interruption in 1984. His leadership was marked by periods of both stability and political unrest. Taya's long tenure shaped Mauritania's political landscape for over two decades.
Career Timeline
Prime Minister Appointment
Appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, consolidating power.
Seizes Presidency
Seized presidency in a coup, consolidating authority.
Introduces Multi-party System
Initiated multi-party system. Facing growing opposition.
Survives Coup Attempt
Survived coup attempt. Ruling with growing repression.
Overthrown in Coup
Overthrown in a military coup, exiled from Mauritania.
Living in Exile
Remains in exile; legacy tarnished.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026