Madar (Nouakchott) - The Union for Democracy and Progress (UDP), led by Naha Mint Mouknass, said its MPs will vote in favour of the government's general policy statement, reaffirming its support for the programme of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, according to a party statement relayed by the Essahraa website on Sunday evening, 8 November 2026.
In the statement, issued after a meeting between the party president and its parliamentary group on Saturday at the party headquarters in Nouakchott, the UDP said the decision followed a discussion of the government's general policy statement and a review of its main orientations, national priorities and prospects for implementation.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to the presidential majority, saying its decision was based on "political and institutional responsibility", shared views on national priorities and the need to ensure continuity of government action and the implementation of reforms and programmes.
The statement stressed that the support given to the government should translate into tangible results, effective governance and better living conditions for citizens, the same source said.
