President of Republic Visits Ancient City of Wadane

On 10 December, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani visited, in the company of the guests of the festival of heritage cities, the ancient city of Wadane. In this framework, he went to the Street of the 40 Scholars, which crosses the old neighborhood and where 40 houses are built on its edges, each of which was occupied by one of the famous scholars of the city. The President stopped in front of the tomb of the scholar Taleb Ahmed Ould Toueir Jenna where he listened to explanations on the life of this great scholar of his time. His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani then visited the well which was only used in times of crisis such as during a blockade. The President of the Republic also followed a 15-minute presentation on the history of the city, important aspects of its cultural heritage, an exhibition of its manuscripts and books, its crafts, and the various development activities that marked the life of its inhabitants. His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani was accompanied, during these various trips, by the First Lady, the Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Relations with Parliament, spokesperson for the government, the wali of Adrar, the delegation accompanying the President of the Republic, the elected officials of Wadane and members of the diplomatic corps.