Minister Hanana, Chief of Defense General Bolle, General Vall, Members of the Media, Ladies and gentlemen, Honored guests, Thank for you attending today’s ground-breaking ceremony where we celebrate the next step in our partnership with the G5 Sahel Defense College. With a project value of nearly $5M, this library will stand on the ground you ... Read More»
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania
Location: area of Dar Naim Event: Violent protests are happening in the area of Dar Naim. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area. Actions to Take: Avoid the area of DarNaim Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania +222 4525 2660 ConsularNKC@state.gov ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Opening Remarks at Instance Nationale Launch Ceremony
Excellency the Minister of Justice, Excellency the Minister of Interior, Mr. Commissioner for Human Rights, Humanitarian Action and Relations with Civil Society, Mr. Director of the Instance Nationale, Mr. Representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to participate in the launching ceremony of the ... Read More»
Ambassador Kierscht speaks at Save the Children event – US supports human rights for all children in Mauritania
Madam Minister, Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Madam Head of Mission, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a great pleasure for me to participate in events that celebrate human rights. It is an even greater honor to celebrate the protection of children, a program making the world safer for them, so they will be ... Read More»
Ambassador Kierscht highlights the US government’s $2 million contribution to promoting food security in Mauritania
(Remarks as prepared) Asalamu alaikum. Excellencies, Madam Food Safety Commissioner, Mr. Secretary General of MASEF, Mr. Secretary General of TAAZOUR, Madam Ambassador of Germany, Madam United Nations Resident Coordinator, Madam Resident Representative of WFP, Dear Guests, I am honored to be with you today to officially launch the program “Responding to Food Insecurity Linked to ... Read More»