United States Ambassador to Namibia
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The United States Ambassador to Namibia is the representative of the government of the United States
in Namibia
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The position was created the day Namibia became independent, which was also the day that Namibia-United States relations
were established. On that same day, the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek was opened in recognition of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The U.S. Liaison Office in Windhoek
opened February 24, 1984, with William H. Twaddell as Director and closed February 15, 1985. During this time the following officers served as Director: Dennis Whyte Keogh (March–April 1984), Howard Jeter (April–May 1984), and William L. Jacobsen, Jr. (May 1984–February 1985). It reopened on June 1, 1989, with Roger A. McGuire as Director. McGuire became chargé d'affaires ad interim when the Liaison Office was elevated to embassy status on March 21, 1990. The first ambassador, Genta H. Holmes
was appointed on August 6, 1990. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations
with Namibia since that time.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
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The position was created the day Namibia became independent, which was also the day that Namibia-United States relations
Namibia-United States relations
Namibia – United States relations are bilateral relations between Namibia and the United States.- History :U.S.-Namibian relations are very good and continue to improve. Characterized by shared democratic values, commitment to rule of law, and respect for human rights, the bilateral relationship...
were established. On that same day, the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek was opened in recognition of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The U.S. Liaison Office in Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...
opened February 24, 1984, with William H. Twaddell as Director and closed February 15, 1985. During this time the following officers served as Director: Dennis Whyte Keogh (March–April 1984), Howard Jeter (April–May 1984), and William L. Jacobsen, Jr. (May 1984–February 1985). It reopened on June 1, 1989, with Roger A. McGuire as Director. McGuire became chargé d'affaires ad interim when the Liaison Office was elevated to embassy status on March 21, 1990. The first ambassador, Genta H. Holmes
Genta H. Holmes
Genta Hawkins Holmes is an American professor in diplomacy and former American foreign service officer and ambassador. She is currently teaching A Practicum in Diplomacy at the University of California, Davis....
was appointed on August 6, 1990. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations
Diplomacy
Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states...
with Namibia since that time.
Ambassadors
- Genta H. HolmesGenta H. HolmesGenta Hawkins Holmes is an American professor in diplomacy and former American foreign service officer and ambassador. She is currently teaching A Practicum in Diplomacy at the University of California, Davis....
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: August 6, 1990
- Presented credentials: August 30, 1990
- Terminated mission: Left post September 6, 1992
- Marshall Fletcher McCallieMarshall Fletcher McCallieMarshall Fletcher McCallie is a former United States Ambassador to Namibia.-Early life and education:McCallie was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended The McCallie School. He earned his B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1967, and his M.A...
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: May 25, 1993
- Presented credentials: July 7, 1993
- Terminated mission: Left post July 12, 1996
- George F. WardGeorge F. Ward-Education:Ward earned a BA degree in history from the University of Rochester and an MPA degree from Harvard University.-References:George F. Ward is a former United States Ambassador to Namibia.-Education:...
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: June 11, 1996
- Presented credentials: August 21, 1996
- Terminated mission: Left post March 14, 1999
- Jeffrey A. BaderJeffrey A. BaderJeffrey A. Bader is senior director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council in the Obama Administration and a former United States Ambassador to Namibia.-Career:...
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: August 9, 1999
- Presented credentials: October 13, 1999
- Terminated mission: Left post April 6, 2001
- Kevin Joseph McGuire – Career FSO
- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: October 1, 2001
- Presented credentials: November 21, 2001
- Terminated mission: Left post July 16, 2004
- Joyce A. BarrJoyce Anne BarrJoyce Anne Barr is an American diplomat and a career foreign service officer in the Department of State. She isthe International Affairs Advisorat the Industrial College of the Armed Forces....
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: July 2, 2004
- Presented credentials: October 27, 2004
- Terminated mission: Left post July 31, 2007
- Gail D. MathieuGail D. MathieuGail Dennise Thomas Mathieu is the former United States Ambassador to Namibia and former United States Ambassador to Niger.-Life and education:...
– Career FSO- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: November 15, 2007
- Presented credentials: November 21, 2007
- Terminated mission: 2010
- Wanda L. Nesbitt – Career FSO
- Title: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Appointed: September 24, 2010
- Presented credentials: November 24, 2010
- Terminated mission: Incumbent
See also
- Namibia – United States relations
- Foreign relations of NamibiaForeign relations of NamibiaNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with strong affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Libya and Cuba....
- Ambassadors of the United States