British Ambassador to Mauritania
Colin Wells
Biography
Mr Colin Wells was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in succession in April 2021.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Colin Neil Wells
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2021 | Full-time Language Training (French) |
| 2018 to 2020 | Moscow, Consul-General and Director of Corporate Services |
| 2014 to 2017 | Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2011 to 2014 | Ascension Island, Administrator and Head of the Ascension Island Government |
| 2010 to 2011 | Abidjan, Head of the British Embassy Office and Political Counsellor |
| 2008 to 2010 | Khartoum, Conflict Adviser and Political Officer |
| 2004 to 2008 | Baku, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul |
| 2001 to 2004 | Abuja, Second Secretary - Political and Human Rights |
| 1999 to 2001 | FCO, Policy Officer - Tibet and Human Rights, China and Hong Kong Department |
| 1996 to 1999 | Geneva, Third later Second Secretary – Human Rights, UK Mission to the United Nations |
| 1992 to 1995 | Bridgetown, Vice Consul and Entry Clearance Officer |
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British Ambassador to Mauritania
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.