Moktar Ould Daddah was the first President of Mauritania, serving from 1960 to 1978.
What did Mauritania used to gain independence
Mauritania gained independence from France on November 28, 1960. Prior to gaining independence, Mauritania was a French colony known as French Mauritania. Independence was achieved through negotiations and a gradual process of decolonization.
Was it peaceful or not
The process of Mauritania gaining independence from France was relatively peaceful compared to some other countries in Africa. There were negotiations and discussions between the French government and Mauritanian political leaders, leading to a peaceful transition to independence in 1960. There were some instances of political unrest and tensions within Mauritania during the process of decolonization, but overall the country achieved independence without a major armed conflict.
