Dual Citizenship Application

The Mauritanian Friendship Association is pleased to assist and provide you with the necessary information in your dual citizenship process. Read more

MFAGC executive office election for 2019 session

Below is the list of the candidates running of office

President: Amadou Ba
Vice President: Mariem Ahmed
Secretaire G : Abou Bakrine
Secrétaire G Adjoint: Hamza old Semane
Responsable affaire sociale: Abdelghader ould Siyam
Responsable affaire sociale adjoint: Samba Lam
Responsable affaire culturelle: Ibrahima Guissè
Responsable affaire culturelle adjoint: Mariem Mint Sidi Ahmed Habid
Responsable affaire communication: Leïla Diouwara
Responsable affaire communication and web master: Mouhamed old Abbjelid
Tresorier: Adama Datt
Contrôleur: Thierno Ball

MFAGC Picnic

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of greater Cincinnati will be organizing a picnic on Saturday May 12th 2018 Read more

The annual gathering of the Mauritanian Community was held in the region of greater Cincinnati

The annual gathering for the activities of the community’s office (the Mauritanian association for friendship in the greater Cincinnati area) was held in Cincinnati, OH on the 17th of February 2018.
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Invitation to the Annual General Assembly

Mauritanian  Friendship Association for Greater Cincinnati 
The Executive Bureau
Invitation to the Annual General Assembly 

The Executive Bureau of the Mauritanian  Friendship Association for Greater Cincinnati is pleased to invite all the Association’s members to participate Read more

The 57th anniversary of the Mauritanian Independence

Brief report about the celebration of the 57th anniversary of the Mauritanian Independence by the Mauritanian Friendship Association in Cincinnati 
The Executive Bureau of the Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati organized a special event to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Independence Day of Mauritania on Sunday December 10th at the Fairfield Inn & Suited by Marriott in Sharonville, Ohio. Read more

Mauritania 57th Independence Day

On behalf of the Executive Bureau Of the Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati we would like to invite you to a special party to celebrate the Mauritanian 57th Independence Day read more

Labor Day Picnic

We are pleased to invite you to our Annual MFAGC Community Picnic! read more

2017 Executive Office Elections!

On Sunday January 1st 2017. The Mauritanian Association for Friendship in Greater Cincinnati held its annual regular general assembly. The assembly started by an opening statement by the President Hady Ann who highlighted the achievements of his executive team for the past year. Then, the members had the chance to weigh in and express their views and ideas about their organization’s affairs.
 
After 3 hours of discussions and conversations the general assembly elected the following executive bureau:
 
President: Moctar Ould Jiddou
Vice President: Zaianb Kakou
Secretary General: Tidjani Soumare
Vice Secretary General: Abderrahman Diallo
Officer of Communication: Abdelghader Ould Siyam
Officer of Communicaton Assistant: Mhamed A. Jelil
Officer of Cultural Affairs: Abo Bakr Ould Elmoctar
Deputy of Officer of Cultural Affairs : Souleimane Diallo
Officer of Social Affairs: Mariem mint Ahmed Shein
Deputy of Officer of Social Affairs: Najy Ould Taleb
Officer of organization: Tiernou Ngaidah
Financial Inspector: Tiernou Ngaidah  
 
Also, the general assembly elected the following “wise men” committee to oversee the actions of the executive bureau and resolve any issues that may occur among its members:
  
1-Zeiny Ould Moulay Zein
2-Lemane Ould Aly
3-Ahmed Ould Ahmed ELhady
4-Saidou Wane
5-Ibrahima Sisse
6-Yaghoub Ould Sheikh Sidiya.

تعزية لأهل لفرك

إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون 

علمنا ببالغ الأسى و الحزن بوفاة الشاب: ابوه ولد لفرك في مدينة نيو أرليانز بولاية لويزيانا.
و باسم مكتب الرابطة الموريتانية للصداقة بمنطقة سنسناتي الكبرى فإننا نتقدم بأحر التعازي لعائلة الفقيد، و نسأل الله تعالى له المغفرة و الرحمة و لهم الصبر و السلوان.
إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون.
ملاحظة: يمكنكم التبرّع للفقيد بأي مبلغ من خلال استخدام موقع الجالية.

Condolence for the family of Levreck

Inna Lillah wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.
Verily to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.
With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing away of Bouh Ould Levrek in New Orleans today.
Please keep him and his family in your prayer.
Also. You may make any nation on his behalf by using our website

2017 Executive office Election

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the MFAGC’s Ordinary General Assembly which will take place at the Clifton Mosque, 3668 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm.

Agenda:

- A welcome by the President
- Annual report by the President
- MFAGC financial review
- Election of the new Board of Executives and Advisory Board
- General Assembly conclusion and speech by the new president and his team

Hoping to see all of you at this event.​
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Contact: Hady Anne 513 485 7547
Email: info@maurigc.org

The MFAGC 2016 Executive Office Elections are scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016.  Voting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Below is a list that was officially submitted to the MFAGC office thus far listed below.

President: Hady Anne
Vice presidente: Aichetou M/ Sidi El Moctar o/ Aghat
General secretary: Yacoub O/ Ehlou
Deputy Secretary General: Mountagha Warr
Secretary culture: Moulaye Zeine o/ Ahmed Cherif Dit Zeiny
Deputy Secretary cultural : Aboubecrine Siby
Social Affairs: Oumar Sao
Deputy Social Affairs: Eide mint Cheikh
Auditor: Zeine Ould Moustapha Saleck
Organization: Abdoulaye Waiga
General treasurer: Mamadou Oumar Ngaide
Charge of communications spokesperson : Saidou Wane dit Papis 

Tragic Accident

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illayhi Raji'un It is with great sadness that we sharing the news of a tragic accident involving two of our compatriots in in the State of New Mexico. Read more

RELEASE

The executive office of MFAGC would like to inform the Mauritanian community of Greater Cincinnati that elections for office will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Read more

MFAGC Celebrates Mauritania's 55th Anniversary of Independence 

​This Saturday November 28, 2015, the Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati, MFAGC, commemorated the 55th anniversary of Mauritania’s Independence Day with a dinner in Florence, Kentucky. Read More

Independence Day

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati proudly announces that it will be celebrating Mauritania Independence Day 
​Read More

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Gala Dinner

Organized by MFAGC for the promotion of Mauritanian culture in the USA and Mauritania, and more specifically in Cincinnati, the Gala dinner took place in a warm atmosphere full of surprises.
We wish to extend warm thanks to the artists, Mouna Mint and the Dendeni group Thioubado Labbo Sow, Nima Waiga Moulaye Diakite. Read More

Association Picknic

On Saturday, July 25, 2015, the "MFAGC Annual Picnic in the Park" took place at the Crescent Springs Park in Northern Kentucky. On this occasion, the entire Mauritanian community of greater Cincinnati was invited to come and share in the fun of this event. With food and drinks provided by MFAGC, we enjoyed nature in the company of our friends and family.

This picnic feast was held at the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. In its honor, on behalf of myself and the MFAGC office, I would like to extend greetings and wish you all happiness and longevity.

This is a time not just for well wishes, but also a time to ask for forgiveness and to pray for the success of all good and peaceful endeavors. I have hopes that this feast of forgiveness reminds us to be aware of the challenges which our community strives to overcome, and to be mindful, as individuals, of our own participation in the greater good and in the health of society as a whole.

I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my commitment, and that of the office, to the values ​​that are the foundation of the MFAGC. I am pleased to share this extraordinary moment with all of you in our cherished community.

The President of MFAGC,
Hady Kodoye Anne 

Association Annual Picnic Eid Fitr Moubarak

We are excited to announce that the MFAGC will be holding its 2nd annual picnic in the park!!! You are invited to attend this festive event on Saturday 25, July 2015, from 12pm to 9pm, at the Crescent Springs Park located at 800 Buttermilk Pike,    KY 41017 (Shelter Number 3).  We look forward to seeing you all there!

Condolences

Dear Abdel Khadre Siyyam,
I was both sad and disconcerted upon hearing of the passing of your brother. Given this painful twist of fate, I, and the members of the MFAGC, wish to bring you some consolation during this time of immense pain at the loss of a loved one. Please know that though distance makes our presence impossible, our thoughts, deepest sympathies, and understanding are with you and your family, and we hope this brings you some measure of peace. We extend our most sincere condolences to you and your entire family and we pray that your brother, Mohamed Ould Siyam, shall rest in peace. May Allah have mercy on his soul and may he be gifted Paradise as his eternal abode, Amine.
MFAGC President, Hady Anne

Ramadan Mubarak

On behalf of MFAGC, its staff, and myself, we would like to wish you an excellent sacred month of Ramadan.  May this month bring you health, happiness and prosperity.  Through our piety, may ALLAH strengthen our faith and lead us to strive to bring peace to ourselves, our families and our neighbors.  Let these wishes come true, insha'Allah.  Special thoughts go out to the sick at this time, that Allah might return them to health.  We also give our best wishes to those who are celebrating Ramadan away from family.  Good luck to all and welcome to the blessed month Ramadan Ramadan Mubarack! The President, Hady Anne.

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Rahma Athie

Hello, my name is Rahma Athie I am half Senegalese and half Mauritanian. I am a student at University of Cincinnati pursuing my bachelors in communication with inspiration of becoming a social worker and public relations. I love playing sports, singing, dancing, and most importantly helping children. Read more

Thank you Note!

I have no words other than bravo and thank you! 
Once again, the strength and creativity of MFAGC, its board, and its members, helped make this  past weekend’s dinner event a huge success! Read More

انا لله وانا اليه راجعون

We deeply regret to have learned of the death of Racine Diallo, auditor for MFAGC and father to one of our own members.  On behalf of all members, we offer our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.  We feel a great sadness and share his family’s pain during these difficult times.  May Racine be blessed by Allah and rest peacefully in his eternal paradise.
Office of MAFGC Communications

Saturday, June 13 2015

انا لله وانا اليه راجعون

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati is terribly saddened to announce the loss of one of our own. Mahmoud Welle passed away after a brief period of illness on Friday, June 12, 2015, in Florence Kentucky.  Mahmoud, deeply religious, was a spiritual man who was full of hope and who displayed great sympathy for others.  A strong moderator and dear friend, we looked to him for his kindness, courage, and support; and for this he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Mahmoud’s wife and children. May he rest in peace and be welcomed in Allah’s eternal paradise. 

MAFGC Communications

For your donation please contcat:
Sidi Ould Gobbo  859-240-5456
Yacoub Ould Ehlou  937-831-6067
Mamadou Ngaide  513-823-6002

CONFERENCE AND DINNER UPDATE

Due to extenuating circumstances, the dinner debate previously scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015, has been postponed to Saturday, May 9, 2015. 
When: 4:00 PM
Where: Clifton Mosque, 3668 Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. 


Communication commitee

Word From the President

My dear compatriots,   
I would like to thank the entire Mauritanian community of Greater Cincinnati for the honor it conferred upon me by electing me President of our association, the MFAGC. This mobilization to an unprecedented level in the history of our community is the best response to internal quarrels and divisions.  

The campaign was honorable. On behalf of the entire community, I would like to recognize Lobatt Ould Houssein and Mouhamed Lemine Ould Med Legra, candidates who participated in this campaign with conviction and respect.  

It is now time for action. I will meet with the key leaders of our Community to create conditions for broader confluence. This vote marks a new beginning for our community. It is a call to commitment for me and for all of us. We must be united and dedicate ourselves to finding new solutions for the community. It is with these two conditions that we will restore hope for our compatriots.

Interview with the President Hady Anne about the MFAGC

The President of the MFAGC, Mr. Hady K. Anne has been invited by RMi info for an interview on "Regard d'Ailleurs".  Read more     

Press Release

An executive office for the Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati was elected in the presence of a strongly represented Mauritanian community. After an intense race by the three leading candidates, the yellow list, titled The Pacifist, and led by Hady Anne, won the election.

Therefore, Hady Anne and his team will lead MFAGC this upcoming year.
Communication
Thank you

MFAGC RELEASE

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati would like to clarify that it is a non-political and a non-sectarian association. The MFAGC is willing to work with any Mauritanian individual or organization within the confines of the objectives it has set for itself. However, the MFAGC is not a branch of any organization claiming to represent all Mauritanians living in the United States. As such, the MFAGC will not, without deliberate approval by its bureau, commit to any activity by another organization. Therefore, we are not accountable for anything that we have not signed and approved.

The Communications Team

Green Card Lottery

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati now offers Green Card DV lottery services. If you would like to participate in the US Immigration Green Card DV program please fill out the form and and send the required in formation to info@maurigc.org also please do not forget to attache a picture, below are the picture requirement.
Photo Requirements:
The submitted image must adhere to the following specifications. Photographs submitted must be a recent photograph, taken within the last 6 months. 
The image must contain the full face, neck, and shoulders of the entrant in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open and directed at the camera.
The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's shoulders.
The MFAGC will register you free of charge.
Note: you must download the form to be able to input

DV form
File Size:	2576 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

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DUAL CITIZENSHIP

The Mauritanian Friendship Association is pleased to assist and provide you with the necessary information in your dual citizenship process.
To be considered by the Mauritanian government as a dual Mauritanian-American citizen, applicants are required to send the following information to read more

Message to the Mauritanian community in the Greater Cincinnati area:

We would like to know the demographics of the Mauritanian community in the Greater Cincinnati Area in order to best implement our future programs. 
Read More

List of the candidates for MFAGC executive office

This link contains a list of all candidates who will run for the executive office of MFAGC 2015

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING UPDATE

Due to logistical challenges related to venue availability that were beyond our control, the elections previously scheduled for February 28, 2015 have been postponed to March 7, 2015. Location: Clifton Mosque 3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Time: 4:00 PM.

Saidou Wane, President

UPDATE

On January 31, 2015, the Mauritanian community (MFAGC) met in a general assembly at 3668 Clifton 
with the election of a new executive office for the association. Following very tense discussions, 
procedures and processes to elect a new executive office were raised as issues.
The association appreciates the spirit of good tradition to allow everybody a time to speak out and 
the productive discussion that took place. Here are few points that the executive want to update for 
everyone. Read more
For picture of the event please click here

END OF THE YEAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Mauritanian community in the Greater Cincinnati area gathered this Saturday December 13, 2014 at the Clifton Mosque for the last General Assembly of the year, during which the executive bureau presented its annual report as mandated by the bylaws of the Association. The report is available to all members of the MFAGC upon request. Read more

Reminder:

On January 31, 2015, 4:00 PM, a general assembly is scheduled at 3668 Clifton Avenue  Cincinnati, OH 45220 to facilitate a selection and election of a new executive office for the MAURIGC.
Everybody is invited to attend that meeting, to value his/her rights to discuss, propose and participate in the processes of electing the new executive team.
Lists of applicants are expected to be submitted to the supervisory committee before or on January 31, 2015. Candidates to the executive are expected to comply to the bylaws of the association.
Everybody’s voice is expected and will be heard by the assembly before any procedure to the election.

Thank you,

MAURIGC

Help Needed!

A Lockland apartment fire has caused financial and material loss, Read more

General Assembly announcement

The MFAGC invites the entire Mauritanian community of the Greater Cincinnati area to the 2014 end-of-year General Assembly, Saturday December 13 2014 at 5 PM at the Clifton Mosque.
The General Assembly will be asked to elect a new President/Bureau pending passage of the proposed amendments. 

Agenda of the evening: Read more

MAURITANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati wishes a very happy and healthy 54th Independence Day to all Mauritanians in the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as all over the world.

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URGENT NEWS REGARDING THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE!

MAURITANIAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI CUP CHALLENGE

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati MFAGC is excited to announce the start of its sports program, THE MAURITANIAN FRIENDSHIP CUP CHALLENGE, a seasonal indoor soccer tournament. Read More

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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illayhi Raji'un

It is with great sadness that we sharing the news of the death of of our compatriots in Detroit, Michigan and in Columbus, Ohio. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and ask the Lord Almighty to grant them eternal peace. We would like to ask our entire community in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to join us in assisting the families of the deceased and the hospitalized. 
For questions or to provide support please call the following number:
(513) 293 3569 or (513) 546 0934

MFAGC The Executive Bureau

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Meeting in DC

Presidents of the Mauritanian Communities of Cincinnati, Washington, Philadelphia and Louisville.

The President of the Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati, Saidou Wane, traveled to Washington DC this Saturday October 11, 2014 to participate in a meeting with the Mauritanian Minister of Finances and the Governor of the Mauritanian Central Bank. Read more

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Green Card Lottery

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati now offers Green Card DV lottery services. If you would like to participate in the US Immigration Green Card DV program, read more

Community Dinner

The Mauritanian Association invites you to a community dinner@ 4:00PM Sat Oct25,2014 @ 599 Donaldson Hwy Erlanger, Ky 41018.
for info visit: www.maurigc.org

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Jamal Ould Abba in Northern Kentucky

The famous traditional  singer Jamal Ould Abba will be holding a concert the evening of Saturday September the 5th in Erlanger Ky at 599 Donaldson Hwy Erlanger, KY 41018.
For further information please call the following number 513-546-0934.
Everyone is invited! 
Ticket price: $100

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First annual picnic

The Mauritanian Friendship Association of Greater Cincinnati (MFAGC) is pleased to invite the Mauritanian community to join us for our first annual picnic, organized in celebration of Eid el Fitre! The picnic will be held on August 3, 2014, at Mt. Airy Forest, Group Picnic Shelter Area 22. The  located is  4700 Trail Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223. You can also say "Bring the entire family to enjoy this fun-filled day. We look forward to seeing you there!"

A message of congratulations for the Holy month of Ramadan

The MFAGC in Cincinnati, Ohio congratulates to the Muslim nations and especially the respected people of Mauritania throughout the world for the Holy month of Ramadan. We pray to Almighty Allah that by the light and blessings of this holy month, peace and permanent security and happiness to all the Muslim world.

Resent Executive Bureau Activities

As part of its outreach activities, the MFAGC met with several members of our community on Saturday April 26, 2014 in Western Hills. Officers from the Executive and Advisory Committees presented an update on the ongoing work and took notes of the suggestions and ideas shared by the participants.
Several topics were covered, among which the need for the Mauritanian population in Cincinnati to both register in the MFAGC census and become members of the Association. The participants expressed their readiness to help the Association in its activities by informing the larger community.
Members of the Executive and Advisory Committees of the MFAGC will continue their outreach efforts in all areas of the region where Mauritanian Nationals reside.
The Association also encourages all persons able to assist in these activities in any capacities to contact the Executive Bureau.
To view more pictures click here

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Announcement From the Mauritanian Embassy in Washington DC

The Mauritanian Embassy in Washington DC has informed us (MFAGC) that a census team will be leaving Nouakchott for the USA in the coming weeks. The administrative panel will be in charge of enrolling Mauritanian Nationals living in the United States. 
The embassy added that it will communicate to us more details regarding the operations in the near future. We will keep you posted on further updates.
MFAGC, The Executive Bureau

General Assembly Meeting

Minutes of the General Assembly meeting held on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 3668 Clifton Av Cincinnati, OH

1. The General Assembly approved the proposed amendments to the Constitution and bylaws
   
2. The General Assembly elected 5 additional Executive Officers

• Saad Sidi, Auditor
  
• Houraye Ly, Social Officer
  
• Dienaba Guisset, Assistant Social
  
• Mhamed Abdel Jelil, IT Officer
  
• Racine Diallo, Organization & Logistic
  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

A web content writers are needed to translate the website from Arabic or English to French.
The requirements will be the following:

• Translate the current website content from the current language to French.
  
• In the future will be responsible for content translation before publication on the web.
  

If you the candidate meet these requirements please send us your information (first last name and email) to the following address info@maurigc.org