Mauritanians are voting for the first time since the country gained independence from France in 1960.
The 62-year-old is standing down after serving the maximum two five-year elected terms.
However the status quo is likely to prevail when a new leader is elected.
Abdel Aziz has expressed his support for Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who is a former general and defense minister.
28 killed in shoe factory fire in China's Fujian
Firefighters worked to reach people trapped in a burning shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday as state media reported at least 28 people were killed.
US military carries out second round of strikes on Iran
The US military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
Jordan intercepts 8 missiles launched from Iran
Jordanian air defences intercepted and downed eight missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, the state news agency reported, adding there are no casualties or damages.
Four die in Delhi building collapse as rains batter India, trigger landslides
At least four people have died in the Indian capital city of Delhi after an under-construction three-storey building collapsed following heavy rain.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
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