See also lists of incumbents
Presidents and Heads of State of Mauritania, 1960-present Moktar Ould Daddah (Acting Head of State to 1961): 28 November 1960 - 10 July 1978 Mustafa Ould Salek (Head of State): 10 July 1978 - 3 June 1979 Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Louly (Head of State): 3 June 1979 - 4 January 1980 Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla (Head of State): 4 January 1980 - 12 December 1984 Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya (Head of State to 1992): 12 December 1984 -