Mkhaitir was initially sentenced to death for comments about Prophet Muhammad and the role of Islam in society.
Government candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani wins 51.9 percent with nearly all votes counted, provisional results show.
Some 1.5 million people eligible to vote in elections amid opposition warnings of potential vote fraud.
Prime elezioni dall'indipendenza. Favorito ministro Difesa
Voters set to choose among six candidates vying to succeed President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.
Musicians of local instrument, the ardine, rely on the internet to spread their cultural music.
Second round of voting will be held on September 15 with a record 98 parties taking part in the elections.
The elections will test President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz's record before next year's presidential vote.
Casablanca, Morocco (PANA) - Hosts Morocco and Sudan on Wednesday qualified for quarter-finals of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), even with the third group matches yet to be played.
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