Minister of Secretary General of the Presidency of the High Council of State Mohamed Lemine Ould Guig of Mauritania
Mohamed Lemine Ould Guig was Prime Minister of Mauritania from 1997 to 1998.
A member of the Republican Party for Democracy and Renewal, Guig was the Prime Minister between stints by Cheikh El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna.
At the time of his appointment, Guig was a 39 year old political novice.
from the southeastern Oualata region, a Taya stronghold.
Mohamed Lemine Ould Guig is named Prime Minister.
Lemine Ould Guig is appointed prime Minister.
Lemine Ould Guig is dismissed and replaced by Sheik El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna.