Opposition links term limits to governance grievances
Tawassoul organised sit-ins across Nouakchott’s three regions, campaigning against a third term, restrictions on freedoms and corruption. Reporting attributed to RFI described activists distributing material along a main road in Arafat and party leaders demanding respect for the two-term limit. (afreeque.com)
The opposition also raised water, electricity, living costs and fuel prices. Allegations concerning favouritism in public contracts were opposition claims, not findings independently established by the coverage reviewed. (afreeque.com)
Government says it will respect the constitution
The mobilisation followed calls from some government supporters for continued rule. In a separate account published late on October 21, the government spokesman said the president and government would not violate the constitution and presented constitutional revision as a matter for the people. (afreeque.com)
The story remains a political dispute over possible future changes—not confirmation of a third-term candidacy or a completed legal change. (afreeque.com)