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href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-on-u-s-mauritania-energy-security-dialogue/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Energy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Energy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Energy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Energy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Joint US-Mauritania Energy Dialogue" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Joint Statement on U.S.-Mauritania Energy Security Dialogue</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23178-post-33520" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23178 ubermenu-item-23178-post-33520 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/new-process-on-how-to-bbtain-u-s-visa-information-and-to-schedule-an-appointment-to-apply-for-a-visa/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-175x105.jpg 175w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Visa" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">New Process on how to Obtain U.S. Visa Information and to Schedule an Appointment to Apply for a Visa</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23178-post-33507" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23178 ubermenu-item-23178-post-33507 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/enhancements-to-the-nonimmigrant-visa-appointment-scheduling-process/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-175x105.jpg 175w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Visa-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Visa" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Enhancements to the Nonimmigrant Visa Appointment Scheduling Process</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23178-post-33480" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23178 ubermenu-item-23178-post-33480 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mcgovern-dole-close-out-workshop/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-350x210.jpg 350w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-768x461.jpg 768w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2-200x120.jpg 200w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/MC-Govern-Dole-2.jpg 1352w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="McGovern-Dole Close Out Workshop" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">McGovern-Dole Close Out Workshop</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-23176" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-23176 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Releases</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-23176 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-23179-post-33297" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23179 ubermenu-item-23179-post-33297 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/media-statement-from-the-u-s-embassy-on-the-importance-of-voting-in-the-upcoming-presidential-elections-in-mauritania/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Media Statement from the U.S. Embassy on the Importance of Voting in the Upcoming Presidential Elections in Mauritania</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23179-post-33084" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23179 ubermenu-item-23179-post-33084 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-cynthia-kierschts-meeting-with-president-mohamed-ould-cheikh-ghazouani/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Ambassador-Kierscht-with-President-Ghazouani-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Ambassador-Kierscht-with-President-Ghazouani-175x105.jpg 175w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Ambassador-Kierscht-with-President-Ghazouani-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Kierscht with President Ghazouani" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht’s Meeting with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23179-post-32964" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23179 ubermenu-item-23179-post-32964 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/repatriation-of-mauritanian-nationals-from-the-u-s-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Repatriation of Mauritanian Nationals from the U.S.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-23179-post-32929" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-23179 ubermenu-item-23179-post-32929 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/repatriation-of-mauritanian-nationals-from-the-u-s/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal2-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Repatriation of Mauritanian Nationals from the U.S.</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-24227" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-24227 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-24227 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-24230-post-33329" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-24230 ubermenu-item-24230-post-33329 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-celebrate-democracy-this-july-4th-by-ensuring-you-are-prepared-to-vote-in-the-2024-u-s-election/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Message for U.S. Citizens: Celebrate Democracy this July 4th by ensuring you are prepared to vote in the 2024 U.S. Election</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-24230-post-33294" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-24230 ubermenu-item-24230-post-33294 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-nouakchott-mauritania-june-26-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (June 26, 2024)</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-24230-post-33077" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-24230 ubermenu-item-24230-post-33077 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-nouakchott-mauritania-march-15-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (March 15, 2024)</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-24230-post-32951" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-24230 ubermenu-item-24230-post-32951 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/voting-in-2024-u-s-federal-elections-january-18-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">VOTING IN 2024 U.S. FEDERAL ELECTIONS (January 18, 2024)</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></nav>  </nav> </div> </div> </header> <div class="mo-breadcrumbs"> <div class="container"> <header> <h1> Events </h1> </header> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="breadcrumbs"> <span vocab="http://schema.org/" typeof="BreadcrumbList"> <span property="itemListElement" typeof="ListItem"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/" property="item" typeof="WebPage"> <span property="name"> Home </span> </a> <meta property="position" content="1"> </span> <span><span><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/">Page d'accueil</a></span> | <span><a href="/news-events/">News & Events</a></span> | <span class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">Events</span></span> </span> </div> </div>   <div id="main" class="wrap container " role="document"> <div class="content row"> <div class="mo-wrapper"> <main class="main"> <div id="primary" class="site-content"> <div id="content" role="main"> <article class="post-31850 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/the-administrations-approach-to-the-peoples-republic-of-china/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/the-administrations-approach-to-the-peoples-republic-of-china/">The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>SPEECH <a href="https://www.state.gov/biographies/antony-j-blinken/">ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE</a> THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 26, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here at The George Washington University. This is an institution that draws outstanding students and scholars from around the world and where the most urgent challenges that we face as a country and …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/the-administrations-approach-to-the-peoples-republic-of-china/" aria-label="Read More The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China" title="The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 31 May, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-31375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Principal-Deputy-National-Security-Advisor-Jon-Finer-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Remarks by Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Principal-Deputy-National-Security-Advisor-Jon-Finer-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/Principal-Deputy-National-Security-Advisor-Jon-Finer-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer/">Remarks by Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Good morning. It’s my great pleasure to be here in Nouakchott. Before I start, I wish all Mauritanians a happy Eid al-Mawlid. I’ve had very productive meetings today with President Ghazouani and some of his cabinet ministers – and I want to take a moment to thank President Ghazouani for his hospitality and leadership over …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer" title="Remarks by Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 20 October, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-31263 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-security-and-emergency-messages category-us-citizen-services"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-nouakchott/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-nouakchott/">Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott (September 10, 2021)</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Location: Mauritania Event: U.S. citizens are urged to be cautious and vigilant when living and traveling abroad given the potential threat of terrorist attacks and extremist action against U.S. citizens and interests. As the 20th anniversary of September 11th approaches, the possibility for violence overseas may increase. Locations where crowds gather such as hotels, restaurants, …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-nouakchott/" aria-label="Read More Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott (September 10, 2021)" title="Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott (September 10, 2021)">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" title="U.S. Citizen Services">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p> </article> <article class="post-30669 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statment-by-ambassador-dodman-storming-of-the-united-states-capitol/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statment-by-ambassador-dodman-storming-of-the-united-states-capitol/">Statement by Ambassador Dodman: Storming of the United States Capitol</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>January 8, 2021 The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris. They will be sworn into office in a peaceful transfer of power that will occur on January 20, 2021. The criminals who committed violent …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statment-by-ambassador-dodman-storming-of-the-united-states-capitol/" aria-label="Read More Statement by Ambassador Dodman: Storming of the United States Capitol" title="Statement by Ambassador Dodman: Storming of the United States Capitol">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-30131 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence-3/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/July-4th-2020-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="July 4th 2020" decoding="async" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/July-4th-2020-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/July-4th-2020-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/July-4th-2020-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="July 4th 2020" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence-3/">Ambassador Michael Dodman Independence Day Remarks</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Dear Friends, Colleagues Good evening, bonsoir, assalamalekum • Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate the independence of our country. Because of the health situation I am not hosting a traditional reception tonight. While I miss having the chance to see many friends and colleagues, I am grateful that this year my message can be …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence-3/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Michael Dodman Independence Day Remarks" title="Ambassador Michael Dodman Independence Day Remarks">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 5 July, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-28919 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-president-of-the-united-states"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/livestream-president-trump-addresses-the-74th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/livestream-president-trump-addresses-the-74th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/">LIVESTREAM: President Trump Addresses the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p> </p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/livestream-president-trump-addresses-the-74th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/" aria-label="Read More LIVESTREAM: President Trump Addresses the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly" title="LIVESTREAM: President Trump Addresses the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26651 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-relations-new-framework/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-relations-new-framework/">U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia March 6, 2018 MR CABRERA: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us today for a very, very special presentation. I’m honored to welcome our Secretary of State to George Mason, who, as you know, is on his way to a …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-relations-new-framework/" aria-label="Read More U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework" title="U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26382 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/lets-recommit-ending-violence-women-girls/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/lets-recommit-ending-violence-women-girls/">Let’s Recommit to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>By Rahima Kandahari on November 25, 2017 Worldwide, one in three women will experience violence in her lifetime. Given the costs violence poses to individuals, families, communities, and economies, this is a statistic we cannot ignore. On November 25, the global community will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and begin “16 Days …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/lets-recommit-ending-violence-women-girls/" aria-label="Read More Let’s Recommit to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls" title="Let’s Recommit to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25933 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-72nd-session-united-nations-general-assembly/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-72nd-session-united-nations-general-assembly/">Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>United Nations New York, New York 10:04 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-72nd-session-united-nations-general-assembly/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly" title="Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25858 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/women-leaders-essential-continued-fight-isis/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/women-leaders-essential-continued-fight-isis/">Why Women Leaders are Essential to the Continued Fight Against ISIS</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>By <a href="https://blogs.state.gov/contributors/christina-gay">Christina Gay</a> on September 5, 2017 ISIS has lost 90 percent of the territory it controlled in Iraq in August 2014, and at least 58 percent in Syria, with the liberation of Mosul this summer marking a milestone in the fight to defeat the Islamic State. As ISIS retreats, women’s leadership is more important than ever …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/women-leaders-essential-continued-fight-isis/" aria-label="Read More Why Women Leaders are Essential to the Continued Fight Against ISIS" title="Why Women Leaders are Essential to the Continued Fight Against ISIS">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25802 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/brady-reichert-express-strong-support-agoa-u-s-co-hosts-forum-togo/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/brady-reichert-express-strong-support-agoa-u-s-co-hosts-forum-togo/">Brady & Reichert Express Strong Support for AGOA as U.S. Co-Hosts Forum in Togo</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert (R-WA) issued the following statements as the United States and Togo co-host the 2017 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum this week to further strengthen important economic ties between the United States and Africa. Reinforcing …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/brady-reichert-express-strong-support-agoa-u-s-co-hosts-forum-togo/" aria-label="Read More Brady & Reichert Express Strong Support for AGOA as U.S. Co-Hosts Forum in Togo" title="Brady & Reichert Express Strong Support for AGOA as U.S. Co-Hosts Forum in Togo">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25796 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/usaid-administrator-mark-green-welcome-remarks-employees/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/usaid-administrator-mark-green-welcome-remarks-employees/">USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN WELCOME REMARKS TO EMPLOYEES</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Good morning. It’s good to see all of you. Thank you for your kind welcome. I can’t tell you what an honor and relief it is to finally be here with you. And before we go any further, I have a debt of gratitude to a number of people that I would like to mention. …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/usaid-administrator-mark-green-welcome-remarks-employees/" aria-label="Read More USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN WELCOME REMARKS TO EMPLOYEES" title="USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN WELCOME REMARKS TO EMPLOYEES">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25737 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott-2/">Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that political opposition parties are planning several protests throughout Nouakchott, and possibly other areas, leading up to and during the August 5 constitutional referendum. The government of Mauritania has denied authorization for some of these planned protests, but demonstrations may still occur. On July 26, violent confrontations occurred between …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott-2/" aria-label="Read More Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott" title="Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25720 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-news category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott/">Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott has learned that political opposition parties are planning several protests throughout Nouakchott this weekend, from July 28 until July 30. The government has denied authorization for some of these planned protests, but demonstrations may still occur regardless of authorization. On July 26, violent confrontations occurred between marching protestors and police …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-planned-nouakchott/" aria-label="Read More Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott" title="Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Nouakchott">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25592 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-president-macron-france-joint-press-conference-july-13-2017/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-president-macron-france-joint-press-conference-july-13-2017/">Remarks by President Trump and President Macron of France in Joint Press Conference | July 13, 2017</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Élysée Palace Paris, France 6:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT MACRON: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. First and foremost, I want to thank President Trump for his visit to Paris this afternoon and tomorrow, tomorrow morning, as well as to thank his delegation. I was very pleased to be able to welcome President Trump and …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-president-trump-president-macron-france-joint-press-conference-july-13-2017/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by President Trump and President Macron of France in Joint Press Conference | July 13, 2017" title="Remarks by President Trump and President Macron of France in Joint Press Conference | July 13, 2017">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25585 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-small-group-session-global-coalition-defeat-isis-special-presidential-envoy-mcgurk-washington-dc/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-small-group-session-global-coalition-defeat-isis-special-presidential-envoy-mcgurk-washington-dc/">Remarks at the Small Group Session of the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS by Special Presidential Envoy McGurk in Washington, DC</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Remarks Brett McGurk Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS, Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Iraq Dr. Naufel Al Hassan Washington, DC July 13, 2017 MR MCGURK: Thank you, Terry. Good morning. Distinguished ambassadors, coalition …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/remarks-small-group-session-global-coalition-defeat-isis-special-presidential-envoy-mcgurk-washington-dc/" aria-label="Read More Remarks at the Small Group Session of the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS by Special Presidential Envoy McGurk in Washington, DC" title="Remarks at the Small Group Session of the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS by Special Presidential Envoy McGurk in Washington, DC">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25461 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-independence-day/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/07/Web-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="July 4, 2017 Celebrations" decoding="async" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/07/Web-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/07/Web-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/07/Web-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Web 1" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-independence-day/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Speech by Chargé d’Affaires July 4, 2017 New Embassy Compound   Ministers, Ambassadors, Honored guests, dear friends and family, Ladies and Gentlemen, – Welcome, Marhaba, Bienvenue, Jam hiiri e mon bandiraabe, Kha sounka ma remmou, Jaam Ken yendu bokeyi On behalf of Ambassador Larry André, who is in Washington DC on a temporary assignment, I …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-independence-day/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25330 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/womens-cooperative-addresses-water-food-needs-mauritania/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/womens-cooperative-addresses-water-food-needs-mauritania/">Women’s Cooperative Addresses Water and Food Needs in Mauritania</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>June 2017—In Mauritania’s Guidimakha region—which faces recurrent drought, lack of water access, and persistent food and nutrition insecurity—a women’s cooperative called Dioubaye works to improve access to nutritious food, water and income for its members and community. Dioubaye, which is the name of a local tree, maintained a garden long before receiving USAID assistance in …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/womens-cooperative-addresses-water-food-needs-mauritania/" aria-label="Read More Women’s Cooperative Addresses Water and Food Needs in Mauritania" title="Women’s Cooperative Addresses Water and Food Needs in Mauritania">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25312 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-president-donald-j-trump-ramadan/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-president-donald-j-trump-ramadan/">Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that strengthen our communities. At …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-president-donald-j-trump-ramadan/" aria-label="Read More Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan" title="Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25280 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit/">President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but words do not do justice …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit/" aria-label="Read More President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit" title="President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25251 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/six-mauritanians-attend-2017-mandela-washington-fellowship-young-african-leaders/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/Yali-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Group Photo with 2017 YALI Participants" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/Yali-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/Yali-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/Yali-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Yali 1" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/six-mauritanians-attend-2017-mandela-washington-fellowship-young-african-leaders/">Six Mauritanians to Attend the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Out of ninety young Mauritanian candidates who applied for the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, also called YALI, six have been selected to participate. This program allows young African leaders to pursue professional development and leadership training at major American universities for periods of 6-8 weeks. The Mauritanian beneficiaries this year are: …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/six-mauritanians-attend-2017-mandela-washington-fellowship-young-african-leaders/" aria-label="Read More Six Mauritanians to Attend the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders" title="Six Mauritanians to Attend the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25232 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-news category-president-of-the-united-states tag-donald-j-trump"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-presidents-intent-nominate-mark-green-lead-u-s-agency-international-development/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-presidents-intent-nominate-mark-green-lead-u-s-agency-international-development/">Statement on the President’s Intent to Nominate Mark Green to Lead the U.S. Agency for International Development</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 10, 2017 I welcome President Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Mark Andrew Green as the new Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Mark brings vast experience to this position, having served as a U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, a Member …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-presidents-intent-nominate-mark-green-lead-u-s-agency-international-development/" aria-label="Read More Statement on the President’s Intent to Nominate Mark Green to Lead the U.S. Agency for International Development" title="Statement on the President’s Intent to Nominate Mark Green to Lead the U.S. Agency for International Development">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/president-of-the-united-states/" title="President of the United States">President of the United States</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/donald-j-trump/" rel="tag">Donald J. Trump</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25215 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-news category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-demonstrations-nouakchott-02-may-2017/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-demonstrations-nouakchott-02-may-2017/">Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Nouakchott</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that there is currently a large protest being held in the vicinity of the national hospital. The demonstration started yesterday and recently turned violent. Today, protesters have started smashing out windows of vehicles in cars parked and cars driving through the area. Please avoid the area if at all …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-demonstrations-nouakchott-02-may-2017/" aria-label="Read More Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Nouakchott" title="Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Nouakchott">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-25209 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-hosts-first-regional-c208-simulator-training-event/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/18121728_10155221752087622_847973591148923444_o-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Group Photo with the Trainees" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/18121728_10155221752087622_847973591148923444_o-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/18121728_10155221752087622_847973591148923444_o-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/05/18121728_10155221752087622_847973591148923444_o-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="18121728_10155221752087622_847973591148923444_o" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-hosts-first-regional-c208-simulator-training-event/">Mauritania Hosts the First Regional C208 Simulator Training Event</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Mauritania Hosts the First Regional C208 Simulator Training Mauritania is currently hosting (April 24-29, 2017) the first regional C208 simulator training event with participation from Mauritanian Air Force (MAF), Niger Air Force, and US Air Force. This event marked the first time the MAF C208 simulator was used between regional partners, and signifies the first …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-hosts-first-regional-c208-simulator-training-event/" aria-label="Read More Mauritania Hosts the First Regional C208 Simulator Training Event" title="Mauritania Hosts the First Regional C208 Simulator Training Event">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-24881 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-former-u-s-government-leaders category-news tag-rex-tillerson tag-secretary-of-state"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-rex-tillerson-nominee-secretary-state/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-rex-tillerson-nominee-secretary-state/">Statement of Rex Tillerson, Nominee for Secretary of State</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC January 11, 2017 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, I do have members of my family with me today: My wife Renda for more than 30 years who has kept a welcoming home when I would come back from my many travels and also four sons and …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-rex-tillerson-nominee-secretary-state/" aria-label="Read More Statement of Rex Tillerson, Nominee for Secretary of State" title="Statement of Rex Tillerson, Nominee for Secretary of State">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 3 February, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/rex-tillerson/" rel="tag">Rex Tillerson</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/secretary-of-state/" rel="tag">Secretary of State</a></p> </article> <article class="post-24821 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news category-press-releases tag-g5-sahel"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-delegation-meets-sahel-g-5-permanent-secretariat-nouakchott/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/01/G5-2-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="U.S. Delegation Meets with Sahel G-5 Permanent Secretariat in Nouakchott" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/01/G5-2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/01/G5-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2017/01/G5-2-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="G5 2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-delegation-meets-sahel-g-5-permanent-secretariat-nouakchott/">U.S. Delegation Meets with Sahel G-5 Permanent Secretariat in Nouakchott</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>A U.S. delegation, led by U.S. Department of State’s Africa Bureau Acting Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Barlerin, participated in a one-day workshop in Nouakchott with a Sahel G-5 delegation led by the Permanent Secretary Najim Elhadj Mohamed. The objective of this meeting is to reinforce the U.S. relationship with the G-5, build on regional …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-delegation-meets-sahel-g-5-permanent-secretariat-nouakchott/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Delegation Meets with Sahel G-5 Permanent Secretariat in Nouakchott" title="U.S. Delegation Meets with Sahel G-5 Permanent Secretariat in Nouakchott">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 12 January, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/g5-sahel/" rel="tag">G5 Sahel</a></p> </article> <article class="post-24673 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news category-press-releases tag-women-of-courage"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2017-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/12/Women-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="2017 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/12/Women-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/12/Women-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/12/Women-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="women-1" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2017-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/">2017 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On December 8th, Ambassador Larry André hosted a lunch in honor of Zeynabou Mint Taleb Moussa, the President of the Mauritanian Association for the Mother and the Child Health (AMSME), the 2017 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award winner, and the Mauritanian nominee for the United States Department of State 2017 International Woman of Courage Award. Zeynabou …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2017-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/" aria-label="Read More 2017 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner" title="2017 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/women-of-courage/" rel="tag">Women of Courage</a></p> </article> <article class="post-24205 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/check-new-site/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/10/Hands-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="hands logo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/10/Hands-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/10/Hands-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="hands logo" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/check-new-site/">Check out Our New Site!</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: <a href="http://mr.usembassy.gov/visas/">Visas</a> – For all your Visa needs and questions. <a href="http://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/">U.S. Citizen Services</a> – …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/check-new-site/" aria-label="Read More Check out Our New Site!" title="Check out Our New Site!">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23680 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-news tag-ambassador-andre"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/07/July-4-Photo-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="July 4 Photo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/07/July-4-Photo-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/07/July-4-Photo-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/07/July-4-Photo-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="july-4-photo" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence/">Embassy Nouakchott Celebrates Independence</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, Honored guests, dear friends and family, Welcome, Bienvenue, Marhaba to our celebration of the 240 year anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. In 1775 armed conflict began between American and British forces over American refusal to pay taxes to the British Parliament where they had no representation. Only a minority sought …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-celebrates-independence/" aria-label="Read More Embassy Nouakchott Celebrates Independence" title="Embassy Nouakchott Celebrates Independence">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 July, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/ambassador-andre/" rel="tag">Ambassador André</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23684 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/05/Iftar-2016-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Iftar 2016" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/05/Iftar-2016-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/05/Iftar-2016-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/05/Iftar-2016-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="iftar-2016" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar-2/">Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Good Evening Ramadan Kareem, I extend best wishes to you during this holy month of Ramadan from the American people, from all my colleagues at the United States Embassy, from my family here with me today, and from myself. For many, this month is a time of reflection on the highest values of your faith, …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar-2/" aria-label="Read More Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar" title="Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 1 May, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23685 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-exclude category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-assistant-secretary-linda-thomas-greenfield-transitions-democracy/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-assistant-secretary-linda-thomas-greenfield-transitions-democracy/">Op-Ed by Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Transitions and Democracy</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>This is a crucial year for democracy in Africa. Six countries have already held presidential elections in 2016, and 11 more are preparing for elections. African leaders have the opportunity to advance democracy and cement their legacies by establishing the conditions for peaceful transitions of power. Their actions will determine democracy’s trajectory across the continent …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-assistant-secretary-linda-thomas-greenfield-transitions-democracy/" aria-label="Read More Op-Ed by Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Transitions and Democracy" title="Op-Ed by Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Transitions and Democracy">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 1 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23686 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2016-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/03/Women-of-Courage-2016-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="2016 Mauritania's Women of Courage" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/03/Women-of-Courage-2016-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/03/Women-of-Courage-2016-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://mr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/204/2016/03/Women-of-Courage-2016-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="women-of-courage-2016" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2016-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/">2016 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On January 21, Ambassador Larry André hosted a lunch in honor of, Fatimata M’baye, the 2016 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award winner, and a nominee for the United States Department of State International Woman of Courage Award. M’baye was Mauritania’s first ever female attorney and she is the president of local human rights NGO Association …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/2016-mauritanian-woman-courage-award-winner/" aria-label="Read More 2016 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner" title="2016 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award Winner">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 1 March, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23540 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar/">Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On June 25th, Ambassador André and Mrs. André hosted an Iftar in honor of guests from the Mauritanian government, diplomatic corps and religious community at their residence in Nouakchott, Mauritania. In his remarks, Ambassador André highlighted that Ramadan is a special occasion for prayer, meditation, and support for the poorest of the poor, and the …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-organizes-iftar/" aria-label="Read More Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar" title="Embassy Nouakchott Organizes an Iftar">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 25 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23536 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/new-embassy-reaches-half-way-point-construction-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/new-embassy-reaches-half-way-point-construction-2/">New Embassy Reaches Half-way Point of Construction</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On June 2nd, Ambassador André presided the topping off of the new U.S embassy compound in Nouakchott. This is the half-way point of construction of the New United States Embassy. The Mauritanian government delegation was led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. El Moctar Ould Henda. The building is expected …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/new-embassy-reaches-half-way-point-construction-2/" aria-label="Read More New Embassy Reaches Half-way Point of Construction" title="New Embassy Reaches Half-way Point of Construction">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23537 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-visits-mauritanian-hydrocarbon-drilling-rig-off-mauritania-coast/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-visits-mauritanian-hydrocarbon-drilling-rig-off-mauritania-coast/">Ambassador André Visits the Mauritanian Hydrocarbon Drilling Rig off the Mauritania Coast</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Wednesday, May 13, Ambassador André visited the Mauritanian hydrocarbon drilling rig off the Mauritania coast. The drillship “Atwood Achiever” is a state of the art drilling rig being used by Kosmos Energy. While touring the facility, Ambassador André and his Embassy colleagues met with the Country Manager of Kosmos Energy, Mahamed Limam, and the Head of …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-visits-mauritanian-hydrocarbon-drilling-rig-off-mauritania-coast/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador André Visits the Mauritanian Hydrocarbon Drilling Rig off the Mauritania Coast" title="Ambassador André Visits the Mauritanian Hydrocarbon Drilling Rig off the Mauritania Coast">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 13 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23541 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/city-chinguetti-names-ambassador-andre-honorary-citizen/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/city-chinguetti-names-ambassador-andre-honorary-citizen/">City of Chinguetti names Ambassador André Honorary Citizen</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On April 22, the City of Chinguetti bestowed the titled of Honorary Citizen of Chinguetti to Ambassador André. The Mayor of Chinguetti gathered local citizens and leaders to present Ambassador André with this honor during a ceremony during the Ambassador’s recent trip to the Inchiri and Adrar Wilayas.</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/city-chinguetti-names-ambassador-andre-honorary-citizen/" aria-label="Read More City of Chinguetti names Ambassador André Honorary Citizen" title="City of Chinguetti names Ambassador André Honorary Citizen">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23538 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-host-african-air-chiefs-symposium/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-host-african-air-chiefs-symposium/">Mauritania to Host African Air Chiefs Symposium</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Lt. General Darryl Roberson, Commander of the 17 EAF, and General Frank Gorenc, Commander of USAFE-AFAFRICA, hosted Mauritanian Air Force Senior Leaders, including Col. Mohamed Lehreitani. The visit to Ramstein is to continue ongoing Security Cooperation activities between the U.S. and Mauritania. Mauritania is proud to co-host this year’s African Air Chiefs Symposium with USAFE-AFAFRICA …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-host-african-air-chiefs-symposium/" aria-label="Read More Mauritania to Host African Air Chiefs Symposium" title="Mauritania to Host African Air Chiefs Symposium">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 10 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23543 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info-part-ii/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info-part-ii/">Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info: part II</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Has the U.S. Contributed to the building of a prison in Mauritania? I wanted to revisit a question from my first interview to provide clarification because there have been some questions raised about my previous response. The United States Government has never contributed to the building of a prison in Mauritania. As I stated in …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info-part-ii/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info: part II" title="Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info: part II">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23542 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info/">Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Part I Since your arrival in Mauritania you had several meetings both formal and informal, visits and tours, we can say that you achieved in four months, more than what some diplomats did during their entire term in Mauritania, what is the secret of these moves that some time, went over the diplomatic restrictions? My …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-interview-alakhbar-info/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info" title="Ambassador André Interview with Alakhbar.info">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 8 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23544 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events tag-ambassador-andre"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-ambassador-larry-e-andre-history-slavery-vestiges-united-states/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-ambassador-larry-e-andre-history-slavery-vestiges-united-states/">Op-Ed by Ambassador Larry E. André: History of Slavery and its Vestiges in the United States</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1776 in our Declaration of Independence from Britain, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Jefferson’s philosophical commitment to human equality, unfortunately, did …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-ambassador-larry-e-andre-history-slavery-vestiges-united-states/" aria-label="Read More Op-Ed by Ambassador Larry E. André: History of Slavery and its Vestiges in the United States" title="Op-Ed by Ambassador Larry E. André: History of Slavery and its Vestiges in the United States">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 7 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/ambassador-andre/" rel="tag">Ambassador André</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23545 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-former-u-s-government-leaders tag-barack-obama"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-president-obama-fight-violent-extremism/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-president-obama-fight-violent-extremism/">Op-Ed by President Obama: Our Fight against Violent Extremism</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States has made significant gains against terrorism. We’ve decimated the core al Qaeda leadership, strengthened homeland security and worked to prevent another largescale attack like 9/11. At the same time, the threat has evolved. The al Qaeda affiliate in Yemen actively plots against us. Since 9/11, terrorists have murdered U.S. citizens overseas, including …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/op-ed-president-obama-fight-violent-extremism/" aria-label="Read More Op-Ed by President Obama: Our Fight against Violent Extremism" title="Op-Ed by President Obama: Our Fight against Violent Extremism">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 1 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/barack-obama/" rel="tag">Barack Obama</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23547 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-meets-abderrahmane-sissako/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-meets-abderrahmane-sissako/">Ambassador André Meets Abderrahmane Sissako</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Abderrahmane Sissako, Director of the film “Timbuktu”, visited Ambassador Larry André at the Embassy on March 2. They discussed the importance of film, the arts, and culture in Mauritanian society. Bravo Sissako for your Oscar nomination and for winning 8 César Awards!!!</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-meets-abderrahmane-sissako/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador André Meets Abderrahmane Sissako" title="Ambassador André Meets Abderrahmane Sissako">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23546 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-united-states-partners-ebola-preparedness/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-united-states-partners-ebola-preparedness/">Mauritania and the United States: Partners for Ebola Preparedness</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On February 9-21, Dr. Oleg Bilukha, Associate Director of Science, Emergency Response and Recovery Branch, Center for Global Health, United States’ Center for Disease Control (CDC) visited Mauritania. Dr. Bilukha’s visit was to further discussions on Ebola preparedness with a focus on rapid detection and response in case of a possible future case. During his …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-united-states-partners-ebola-preparedness/" aria-label="Read More Mauritania and the United States: Partners for Ebola Preparedness" title="Mauritania and the United States: Partners for Ebola Preparedness">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 9 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23548 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-former-u-s-government-leaders tag-john-kerry"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/kerry-plan-countering-violent-extremism/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/kerry-plan-countering-violent-extremism/">Kerry: Our Plan for Countering Violent Extremism</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Throughout our history, we have faced threats from aggression, genocide, chaos and dictatorship. Today we are asked to wage a new war against a new enemy. The battlefield is different, and so are the weapons that we need to overcome that enemy and triumph. The rise of violent extremism represents the pre-eminent challenge of the …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/kerry-plan-countering-violent-extremism/" aria-label="Read More Kerry: Our Plan for Countering Violent Extremism" title="Kerry: Our Plan for Countering Violent Extremism">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 8 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/john-kerry/" rel="tag">John Kerry</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23551 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-general-david-m-rodriguez-commander-united-states-africa-command-february-2nd-2015/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-general-david-m-rodriguez-commander-united-states-africa-command-february-2nd-2015/">Statement of General David M. Rodriguez, the commander of the United States Africa Command (February 2nd, 2015)</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Good Afternoon, It is a pleasure to have returned to Mauritania for a second time as the commander of the United States Africa Command. I thank President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and the Mauritanian Ministry of Defense for a memorable and productive visit. Since my last visit, Mauritania and the United States have continued their …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/statement-general-david-m-rodriguez-commander-united-states-africa-command-february-2nd-2015/" aria-label="Read More Statement of General David M. Rodriguez, the commander of the United States Africa Command (February 2nd, 2015)" title="Statement of General David M. Rodriguez, the commander of the United States Africa Command (February 2nd, 2015)">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23549 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-command-leader-highlights-u-s-mauritania-partnership/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-command-leader-highlights-u-s-mauritania-partnership/">U.S. Africa Command Leader Highlights U.S.-Mauritania Partnership</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>NOUAKCHOTT, MAURITANIA (Feb. 2, 2015) – U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez arrived here yesterday for the second time in his role as Commander, U.S. Africa Command, for consultations with Mauritanian leaders and his U.S. Embassy colleagues. During his visit, Gen. Rodriguez expressed his appreciation for the strong, mutually beneficial relationship that the United States and …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-command-leader-highlights-u-s-mauritania-partnership/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Africa Command Leader Highlights U.S.-Mauritania Partnership" title="U.S. Africa Command Leader Highlights U.S.-Mauritania Partnership">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23550 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ground-breaking-health-clinic-diawling/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ground-breaking-health-clinic-diawling/">Ground Breaking of a Health Clinic at Diawling</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Thursday, January 22, Ambassador Larry André, the Africa Special Operations Commander Major General James Linder, as well as Mauritanian Government and Military Officials participated in a ground breaking ceremony for a health clinic in Bouhadrja Village located in Diawling National Park. The site was chosen due to the dire need of the villagers for a …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ground-breaking-health-clinic-diawling/" aria-label="Read More Ground Breaking of a Health Clinic at Diawling" title="Ground Breaking of a Health Clinic at Diawling">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 22 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23539 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/regional-cve-conference-encouraging-spirit-moderation-order-build-sustainable-peace/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/regional-cve-conference-encouraging-spirit-moderation-order-build-sustainable-peace/">Regional CVE Conference on Encouraging the Spirit of Moderation in order to Build Sustainable Peace</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISA WILLIAMS Remarks: Distinguished ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be back in Nouakchott. I am honored to represent the United States at this important event along with Deputy Under Secretary for Homeland Security Dr. Ronald Clark. The government and people of Mauritania have demonstrated vital leadership in convening this …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/regional-cve-conference-encouraging-spirit-moderation-order-build-sustainable-peace/" aria-label="Read More Regional CVE Conference on Encouraging the Spirit of Moderation in order to Build Sustainable Peace" title="Regional CVE Conference on Encouraging the Spirit of Moderation in order to Build Sustainable Peace">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 20 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23552 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events tag-ambassador-andre"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/united-states-america-slavery-racial-discrimination-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/united-states-america-slavery-racial-discrimination-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/">United States of America: Slavery, Racial Discrimination, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Today, Monday, 19 January, is a national holiday in my country to recognize the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. toward making our society more just and united. He was the most prominent human rights leader in the United States from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. His career focused on ending the …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/united-states-america-slavery-racial-discrimination-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/" aria-label="Read More United States of America: Slavery, Racial Discrimination, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." title="United States of America: Slavery, Racial Discrimination, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 19 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/ambassador-andre/" rel="tag">Ambassador André</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23553 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritanian-gendarme-receives-boats-u-s-embassy/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritanian-gendarme-receives-boats-u-s-embassy/">Mauritanian Gendarme Receives Boats from the U.S. Embassy</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Friday, January 9, the U.S. Embassy handed over four boats to the Mauritanian National Gendarmerie. Ambassador Larry André and Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Gendarmerie, General Abdellahi Ahmed Aicha spoke at the small ceremony at the U.S. Embassy. The boats are a part of a larger training and support effort sponsored by the …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritanian-gendarme-receives-boats-u-s-embassy/" aria-label="Read More Mauritanian Gendarme Receives Boats from the U.S. Embassy" title="Mauritanian Gendarme Receives Boats from the U.S. Embassy">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 18 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23591 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ancient-cities-festival/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ancient-cities-festival/">Ancient Cities Festival</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador to Mauritania Larry André, Mrs. Larry André, and a Delegation from the American Embassy paid a visit to the historical city of Chinguetti (500 km north of Nouakchott) from January 3-5. They attended the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the annual Cultural Festival of Ancient Cities in Mauritania, held on January 4. …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ancient-cities-festival/" aria-label="Read More Ancient Cities Festival" title="Ancient Cities Festival">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 4 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23535 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/african-air-chiefs-symposium-2015/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/african-air-chiefs-symposium-2015/">African Air Chiefs Symposium 2015</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Good Morning Thank you and congratulations to Diallo Mamadou Bathia, Minister of Defense and Général de Division Mohamed Ghazouani, Chief of Defense for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and Colonel Mohamed Ould Hreytani, Chief of Staff of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for co-hosting the 2015 African Air Chiefs Symposium. Welcome …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/african-air-chiefs-symposium-2015/" aria-label="Read More African Air Chiefs Symposium 2015" title="African Air Chiefs Symposium 2015">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 4 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23664 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-colleagues-visit-pk-14-health-centerebola-treatment-center/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-colleagues-visit-pk-14-health-centerebola-treatment-center/">Ambassador André and his Colleagues Visit the PK 14 Health Center/Ebola Treatment Center</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On December 18th, 2014, Ambassador André and some Embassy staff visited the of PK 14 health center in the Moughataa of Ryadh district within the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott. Ambassador André was given a presentation by Ministry of Health officials on the operations of the center. This infrastructure will play a key role should an Ebola outbreak …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-andre-colleagues-visit-pk-14-health-centerebola-treatment-center/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador André and his Colleagues Visit the PK 14 Health Center/Ebola Treatment Center" title="Ambassador André and his Colleagues Visit the PK 14 Health Center/Ebola Treatment Center">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 18 December, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23665 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/deputy-assistant-secretary-bisa-williams-discusses-regional-security-human-rights-prosperity-president-aziz-visit-mauritania/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/deputy-assistant-secretary-bisa-williams-discusses-regional-security-human-rights-prosperity-president-aziz-visit-mauritania/">Deputy Assistant Secretary Bisa Williams discusses regional security, human rights, and prosperity with President Aziz during visit to Mauritania</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Ambassador Bisa Williams, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, visited Mauritania November 26-29, 2014. Ambassador Williams consulted with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on regional security issues and on topics related to advancing human rights and prosperity, and eradicating the Ebola Virus Disease. She also shared perspectives on these subjects …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/deputy-assistant-secretary-bisa-williams-discusses-regional-security-human-rights-prosperity-president-aziz-visit-mauritania/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Assistant Secretary Bisa Williams discusses regional security, human rights, and prosperity with President Aziz during visit to Mauritania" title="Deputy Assistant Secretary Bisa Williams discusses regional security, human rights, and prosperity with President Aziz during visit to Mauritania">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 26 November, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a></p> </article> <article class="post-23666 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-former-u-s-government-leaders tag-barack-obama"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-obamas-message-on-ebola/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-obamas-message-on-ebola/">President Obama’s Message on Ebola</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Hello. I want to take a few moments to speak directly to you—the people of West Africa, especially in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria. On behalf of the American people, I want you to know that our prayers are with those of you who have lost loved ones during this terrible outbreak of Ebola. …</p> <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/president-obamas-message-on-ebola/" aria-label="Read More President Obama’s Message on Ebola" title="President Obama’s Message on Ebola">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/author/embassymauritania/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Mauritania</a> | 2 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a> | Tags: <a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/tag/barack-obama/" rel="tag">Barack Obama</a></p> </article> <div class="centmore"> <div class="loadmore">Show More ∨</div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <div class="sidewrap"> <aside class="sidebar" role="complementary"> <section class="widget widget-related-content custom-sidebar dn-poly translation-sidebar"><h3>Translation</h3><div class="translations_sidebar"><ul><li><a href ="https://mr.usembassy.gov/fr/category/evenements/" hreflang = "fr">Français</a></li><li><a href ="https://mr.usembassy.gov/ar/category/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%ad%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%ab/" hreflang = "ar">العربية</a></li></ul></div></section> </aside> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mo-footer"> <footer class="content-info"> <div class="container"> <section class="mo-footer-menu widget nav_menu-2 widget_nav_menu"><h3>U.S. Embassy in Mauritania</h3><div class="menu-footer-menu-container"><ul id="menu-footer-menu" class="menu"><li id="menu-item-23165" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-23165"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/visas/">Visas</a></li> <li id="menu-item-274" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-274"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/">U.S. Citizen Services</a></li> <li id="menu-item-277" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-277"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/">Our Relationship</a></li> <li id="menu-item-275" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-275"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/business/">Business</a></li> <li id="menu-item-8697" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8697"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/">Education & Culture</a></li> <li id="menu-item-278" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-278"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy/">Embassy</a></li> <li id="menu-item-279" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-279"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/news-events/">News & Events</a></li> <li id="menu-item-280" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-280"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/privacy/">Privacy</a></li> <li id="menu-item-32627" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32627"><a href="https://www.state.gov/social-media-terms-of-use/">Social Media Terms of Use</a></li> <li id="menu-item-1732" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1732"><a href="https://mr.usembassy.gov/sitemap/">Sitemap</a></li> <li id="menu-item-33254" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-33254"><a href="https://www.state.gov/section-508-accessibility-statement/">Accessibility Statement</a></li> </ul></div></section> <div class="footer-middle"> <section class="mo-footer-embassy widget text-26 widget_text"><h3>U.S. Embassy</h3> <div class="textwidget"><a href="/embassy/nouakchott/">U.S. Embassy Nouakchott</a><br> Nouadhibou Road, Avenue Al Quds, NOT PRTZ.<br> Nouakchott, Mauritania<br> Phone: 222-4525-2660<br> Fax: 222-4525-1592<br> <div class="mo-social-links"><a class="fa fa-facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Embassy-Mauritania/92501672621" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="Facebook" ><span>Facebook</span></a><a class="fa fa-youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/usembassynouakchott?feature=mhee" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="YouTube" ><span>YouTube</span></a></div></div> </section> </div> <div class="footer-end"> </div> </div> </footer> </div> <div class="mo-copyright"> <div class="container" style="text-align:center;"> <p><span class="sr-only">Footer Disclaimer</span> <div class="textwidget">This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Mauritania. 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