U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY IN DJIBOUTI PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2024 Announcement type: Grant CFDA Number: 19.025 Deadline for Applications: December 28, 2023 Total Expected Funds: $10,000 to $500,000 The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti and the Cultural Heritage Center (The Center) of the Department’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 27 November, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Events | Tags: AFCP 2024
Strengthening Security Together: Insights from the Annual BCAP Conference U.S. Embassy Djibouti Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) and Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) held their annual Bilateral Country Assistance Plan (BCAP) Conference at the Salaam Center, Djibouti November 6-9. BCAP is a multi-year planning effort held in conjunction with FAD that integrates U.S. State Department military …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 16 November, 2023 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: counterterrorism, Maritime security, Security, Security Cooperation
CDA Christopher Snipes Remarks for Partner Appreciation Day 2023 Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Camp Lemonnier Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Partners: For over twenty years, our common goal of maintaining peace and stability in Djibouti and in the region has been achieved as a direct result of the strong partnership between our Djiboutian partners and …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 November, 2023 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: long-term security and stability, Partnerships, REMARKS
Chargé d’Affaires Snipes Remarks at USAID/Djibouti Youth Employment Program Launch November 05, 2023 His Excellency Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, Minister of Education and Vocational Training. His Excellency Omar Abdi Said, Minister of Labor, in charge of Formalization and Social Protection. Mr. Youssouf Mousssa Dawaleh, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Helen Boyle, Vice-President of Education Development …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 6 November, 2023 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: REMARKS, USAID, Youth Employment
U.S. Collaborates with Djiboutian Coast Guard to Strengthen Environmental Protection and Maritime Security Djibouti, Sunday, November 5, 2023 – U.S. law enforcement personnel recently partnered with the Djiboutian Coast Guard to enhance maritime security and strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and Djibouti. During the engagement experts from Naval Criminal Investigative Service …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 November, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Environmental Protection, long-term security and stability, Maritime security, Press Release
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 30, 2023 The Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States The President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) will play an important role in enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 31 October, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: African Diaspora, PAC-ADE, U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 29, 2023 The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, together with the African Union, Relaunch Humanitarian and Ceasefire Talks Between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 30 October, 2023 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: AU, IGAD
Chargé d’Affaires Mario Fernandez’s Remarks at the Ceremony to Commemorate the Signature of MOUs with Partner Ministries for USAID’s Project to Support Civil Society Engagement in Djibouti’s Local Development Process September 13, 2023, at 09:10. Your Excellencies, The Minister of Interior, The Minister of Women and Families, The Minister Delegate of Decentralization, The Secretary General …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 September, 2023 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: REMARKS, USAID
Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following readout. The Honorable Dr. Mara Karlin, Performing the Duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, concluded her visit to Djibouti today. Dr. Karlin met with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership to discuss …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 August, 2023 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA, Djibouti, long-term security and stability
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders U.S. Embassy Djibouti is excited to announce the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship application window is open from August 15 to September 12, 2023. Please visit https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/apply/ for complete application information and to apply. About the Program The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 15 August, 2023 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
CDA Fernandez Remarks for the IGAD Ordinary Summit in Djibouti Monday, June 12, 2023, 10:00 Djibouti Kempinski Hotel As Charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, I welcome the opportunity to observe the open session of IGAD’s 14th Ordinary Summit. From my time serving in Kenya, I have seen the positive outcomes from IGAD’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 15 August, 2023 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: IGAD, REMARKS
Speech of the USAID Representative, Nancy Ostrowski Launch of the Tuk-Tuk Vaccine Roll-out June 21,2023 Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be a part of the launch of the “Tuk-Tuk Vaccine Roll-Out,” This activity, which originated during the fight against the COVID-19 virus, is one of three currently programs currently underway that are funded …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 22 June, 2023 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: Ministry of Health, REMARKS, USAID
Speech of the Chargé d’Affaires, Andrea Tomaszewicz Early Childhood Education “Play to Learn” Launch May 25,2023 His Excellency, Minister of the national Education and Vocational and Professional Training Her Excellence, Minister of Women and Family Honorable Guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here with all of you, our partners …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Child and Family Matters, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: REMARKS
DCM Remarks at the Closing Ceremony of English Week Palais du Peuple—May 11th, 2023 Good morning Minister, distinguished guests, students and teachers. Your excellency, thank you so much for including the U.S. Embassy in this extraordinary celebration of English language learning in Djibouti. To all the students who participated in the debates and storytelling today—congratulations …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 14 May, 2023 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: English Learning Program, REMARKS
Ambassador Pratt Remarks at Opening Ceremony of English Week May 7, 2023 Excerpts from the Ambassador’s Remarks: It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning for many reasons. The main reason is that this is my last week in Djibouti after two and half years. Being here with you on one of my final …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 10 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Jonathan Pratt, Education, English Learning Program
Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Andrea Tomaszewicz at Women’s Iftar Dinner April 4, 2023 Welcome everyone to my home for this special Iftar. I am honored to have you gather with me as you end your fast to reflect together on the important themes of the holy month of Ramadan including forgiveness, patience, resilience, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Djibouti is a republic with a strong elected president and a weak legislature. The country has a multiparty political system in which parties must be registered and recognized by the ruling authorities. President Ismail Omar Guelleh has served as president since 1999. In April 2021, he was reelected for a fifth term. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 27 March, 2023 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports | Tags: Djibouti 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
U.S. National Day Remarks, Ambassador Jonathan Pratt January 31, 2023 Excellence le Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, Excellence Mesdames et Messieurs les ministres, Messieurs et Mesdames les représentants du gouvernement de Djibouti, Excellence les ambassadeurs Chers généraux, Invités de marque et amis, soyez les bienvenus chez moi pour la célébration de la fête nationale américaine. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Remarks, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan G. Pratt
Ambassador’s Speech at the Announcement ceremony of the prize-winning associations that will benefit from grants to associations under the Support Project for Civil Society Involvement in the Local Development Process. November 21, 2022 Distinguished Guests, I would like to thank you for your presence today to award the first phase of grants provided by USAID’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jonathan Pratt, Ambassador Remarks, USAID
DCM Andrea Tomaszewicz Remarks for the Opening Ceremony Balbala 7 Library Tuesday, 04 October, 2022, 4:30 p.m. Good morning, Distinguished Guests, Dear Students, Ladies and Gentleman. I am so excited to join you today to commemorate the opening of the Balbala 7 library. To me, there’s no place more energizing than a place that …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 6 October, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches
Vital Partners, Shared Priorities: The Biden Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa Strategy SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FUTURE AFRICA PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA AUGUST 8, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here, wonderful to be at this extraordinary university. To Professor Maharaj, to the entire leadership of the University of Pretoria, thank you for hosting …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Africa, African Union, Agriculture, Democracy, Food Security, Foreign Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Secretary Trip, South Africa
Remarks by the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Inauguration of Cooperative FIAAN’s Solar Power Plant Cooperative FIAAN, Douda on July 28th, 2022 It is a pleasure to be here with you today to officially inaugurate this solar system. This is not just any solar system. This one specifically supplies electricity to power pumps and …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Djibouti United States donates an …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 25 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Mobile Field Hospital
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Launching of the Acceleration Plan for 50 Small Businesses Palais du Peuple on July 14th, 2022 Excellencies Mr. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance and International Cooperation; Madame Mariam Hamadou , Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Economy and Innovation, Distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen, It is …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 21 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Speeches
Ambassador Pratt’s Remarks on the Closing Ceremony of the Workforce Development Project. 07 July, 2022 It is a great honor for me to be here with you to participate in the closing ceremony of the Djiboutian Workforce Development Project. This project, funded by the US Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti, U.S. Agencies
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Inauguration of …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 21 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, Featured Event, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: 100 000 migrants, Djibouti, IOM Center, Preventing Trafficking in Persons, vulnerable migrants, World Refugee Day
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 10, 2022 Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. In Djibouti, Under Secretary Nuland and an interagency team will meet with government counterparts to advance U.S.-Djibouti relations and our close security cooperation. In Mozambique, the Under Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 11 June, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Travel to Djibouti, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE For Immediate Release Djibouti Ref.: U.S. Renews its Commitment to Djibouti by Increasing the Development Grant Agreement by $4.8 Million Djibouti, June 2, 2022 – On behalf of the United States Government, USAID Ethiopia Mission Director signed with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 June, 2022 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $4.8 Million, American people, Civil Society Engagement activity, Djibouti, Funds, long-standing partnership, ncreasing job opportunities, USAID’s Contribution
Political Officer’s Remarks for the Resolution Workshop: In Support of Women, Peace, and Security Sunday, May 8, 09:00 Good morning to our honored guests: Minister Mouna Osman Aden, MG Zana, MG Shawley, distinguished guests and invitees, and all participants. And a special thank you to the Ministry of Women and Families and Combined Joint …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: and Security, CJTF-HOA, Peace, Women, WPS
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 31 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: $2.5 million, 100 Farmers in As-Eyla, Dikhil, Rising Djibouti, USAID
March 22, 2022 Distinguished guests, invitees, and participants, good to see you this morning. I am delighted to be here for the opening of the IGAD Center of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism’s Media Forum. The United States values the important role of IGAD’s P/CVE Center and we have supported it in its …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Regions, Speeches | Tags: IGAD’s P/CVE Center, Media Forum, Regional Challenges
The Balbala Logistics Transport Center and the Technical High Schools in Tadjourah and Dikhil will receive forklifts, computers and logistics training programs from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance. At the handover ceremony U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan Pratt said, “In partnership with MENFOP and the United Nations, we have established a technical training support program …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $318, 000, Humanitarian Logistics Hub, Partnership with MENFOP, Technical Training Support Program, United Nations, World Food Program’s (WFP), Young Djiboutians
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 2, 2022 Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee and Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf concluded the 6th annual U.S.-Djibouti Bi-National Forum today. In these high-level discussions launched by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on February 4, Assistant Secretary Phee and Foreign Minister Youssouf reviewed the longstanding …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Djibouti, Partnerships, The Secretary of State, U.S.-Djibouti Bi-National Forum
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY DJIBOUTI, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Djibouti announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). We seek proposals from teams …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 3 January, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Events | Tags: 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, AEIF2024, Alumni, NOFO
SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES ABUJA, NIGERIA NOVEMBER 19, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Thank you very much, Vice President Koroma. Thank you for the very kind introduction, but thank you especially for your leadership here at ECOWAS – not just today, but every single day. And it’s very good to be here …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 30 November, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 21st Century, Africa, Bureau of African Affairs, ECOWAS, Office of the Spokesperson, Secretary Trip, The Secretary of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY IN DJIBOUTI PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Announcement type: Grant CFDA Number: 19.025 Deadline for Applications: December 17, 2022, 23:59 local time Total Expected Funds: $10,000 to $500,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Events
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, President of the United States, Press Releases, Regions, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: 151200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson, COVAX in Djibouti, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 Vaccine, U.S. & Djibouti Partnership, U.S.Donation
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djiboutian Navy sailors, Security Cooperation, Small Boat Navigation and Operations training, U.S.-Djiboutian partnership, US Navy Maritime Security Squadron
By roblehma | 11 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djiboutian Coast Guard, Rescue Mariners in Gulf of Aden, U.S. Army, U.S. Embassy Djibouti
By roblehma | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: U.S. and Djiboutian governments, U.S. Support
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Ambassador Visits Arta
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Donation, U.S. Medical Supply
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Damerjog, Employment Opportunities, Library Inauguration
Prefect of Damerjog, Damerjog School Director, community members, and distinguished guests, It is with great pleasure that I join you today in the inaguration of this new library in Damerjog. It is an excellent an example of the United States and Djibouti working side by side, supporting education and employment, and investing in the next …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti
DCM Tomaszewicz’s Remarks for the Cyber Security Interoperability Training Closing Ceremony Sheraton Hotel Sagallou Ballroom Thursday, February 18, 2021, 09:00 a.m. Good morning, General Taher, General Dupont, Major General Flora, Distinguished guests, Today, thanks to cell phones, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and other telecommunications technology, people across the globe are more connected than ever before. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Cyber Security Interoperability Training, DCM Tomaszewicz, ilateral partnership, REMARKS
US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) Julia Taft Fund for Refugees FY 2021 The US Embassy in Djibouti, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator and the Community Grants Program Office, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2021 Julia Taft …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: 2020 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees
Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Humanitarian Assistance Delivery Remarks, DCM Andrea Tomaszewicz, Mayor’s Office, December 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. As a committed partner to the Djiboutian people, the United States is donating approximately $50,000 worth of health supplies to the six arrondissements in Boulaos, Balballa, and Ras Dika through the Office of the Mayor of …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 26 December, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Health Issues, News | Tags: $50000, American people, COVID-19, Donation, Health Supplies, U.S. military
Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Remarks by Ambassador Larry E. André, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Ali Sabieh, December 23, 2020 Mr. Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Secretary of State, in charge of decentralization, Mr. Prefect, Mr. President of the Regional Council, Madam Representative of UNDP, Mr. USAID Representative, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 26 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $2.5 million dollars, Rising Djibouti Project, USAID and UNDP Partnership
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : Reopening of American Spaces U.S. Embassy Djibouti’s American Center and American Corner are reopening to the public on Monday, December 14, 2020. These spaces provide free access to American books, movies, and programs, as well as internet access and English language acquisition and practice materials. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: American Spaces Reopening
Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Humanitarian Assistance Delivery Remarks, Ambassador André, Peltier Hospital, Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Today, the American people are donating approximately $50,000 in protective gowns, protective suits, gloves, masks, visors, and medical monitoring equipment to the Ministry of Health. This is the fifth delivery to the Ministry of Health made …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Ambassador Remarks
ONEAD Humanitarian Assistance Delivery Remarks, Deputy Chief of Mission Andrea Tomaszewicz, ONEAD Headquarters, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Today, the American people through the U.S. military are donating approximately $16,000 in gloves, masks, disinfectant solution, hand sanitizing solution, and hand sanitizing stations to the National Office of Water and Sanitation (ONEAD). This is just …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Health Issues, News | Tags: disinfectant solution, Donation, gloves, hand sanitizing solution, hand sanitizing stations, masks, National Office of Water and Sanitation (ONEAD), REMARKS, U.S. military
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : USAID Representative Meets Beneficiaries of Workforce Development Activity On November 21, 2020, Mr. Lloyd Jackson, USAID Representative in Djibouti, met with beneficiaries of an employability program funded by the American people through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to help Djibouti’s youth find jobs. …
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By roblehma | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education Development Center, USAID, Workforce Development
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend Visits Djibouti U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry E. André met with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on November 26, 2020. During the visit, the leaders discussed security in Djibouti and …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 29 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Regions, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: long-term security and stability, Partnership, Prosperity, U.S. Africa Command
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti From October 26 to 29, U.S. Ambassador Larry E. André will travel to the northern region of Djibouti for meetings in Tadjourah and Obock. “As the U.S. Ambassador to the entire Republic of Djibouti, it is very important for me to travel beyond …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Travels to Northern Region, U.S. Ambassador Larry E. André
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Djibouti, September 7, 2020 – The United States increased its funding to the Government of Djibouti by $2.5 million to address the local impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. On behalf of the U.S. government, Ms. Andrea J. Tomaszewicz, Chargé d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy, signed with …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: COVID-19, Grant Agreement
CAMME Ceremony Remarks, Ambassador André, Djibouti Ministry of Health Warehouse Monday, August 17, 2020, 11:00 a.m. Good morning Dr Ahmed and Ms. Neima. These are difficult times, as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Djibouti’s response is among the most effective of all the countries in the world. I congratulate you for that remarkable …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Reports | Tags: REMARKS, US Ambassador
Press Release For Immediate release Djibouti Monday, August 17, 2020 – The United States presented a new RNA extraction testing machine to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health in a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry E. André and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Brigadier General Damian …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: CJTF-HOA, RNA extraction testing machine, USAID
CR Energy Concepts Renewable Energy Park Implementation Agreement On Monday, August 10, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry E. André and the Minister of Energy celebrated an implementation agreement between CR Energy Concepts (CREC) and the Ministry of Energy for the construction of a Renewable Energy Park. The United States and Djibouti share a mutual …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti, U.S. Agencies | Tags: U.S. infrastructure projects in Djibouti
The United States provided hygiene kits, personal protective gear, laboratory supplies, and other equipment to the Government of Djibouti this week to assist in the detection and prevention of COVID-19. On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry E. André visited Djibouti’s Central Purchasing Office for Essential Medicines and Equipment to hand over …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 14 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Djibouti
Update on Situation in Djibouti The Government of Djibouti has imposed a general, country-wide lockdown, except for essential services. Traffic has been restricted to a minimum and is only allowed with government authorization. On April 15, Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh issued a presidential decree extending the country-wide lock down for another 15 days, until …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
In order to keep personnel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership created and trained a team of service members to disinfect high-usage areas around camp. “The team was taught how germs, such as viruses, can live on non-porous surfaces, such as metal, glass, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: #COVID19, Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, CJTF-HOA
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is assessing the possibility of arranging additional flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti. While no additional flights are schedule at this time, U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested and prepared to travel should contact DjiboutiACS@state.gov with the information below. o Full name: o U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
National Day Remarks, Ambassador André, TCMR Tuesday, February 11, 2019, 7:40 p.m. Thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate the independence of the United States of America. We usually commemorate our Independence Day in July, when members of our legislature voted in favor of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Supporters of independence in …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
A shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in port at Djibouti City, Djibouti this week, as part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military. The military vehicles will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) for use by its Rapid Intervention Battalion, a FAD advanced infantry …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 22 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Government Disaster Assistance Following a request from the government of Djibouti for humanitarian assistance in response to the severe flooding, on November 27, the government of the United States announced that it will provide through the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance $100,000 to meet the immediate needs of the people of Djibouti. These funds …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Statement by H.E. Mr. Larry André, Ambassador of the United States to Djibouti La Plage Carré, December 7, 2019 at 10:30 I am honored to be with you this morning to talk about the heavy rains in late November that resulted in wide-spread flooding in Djibouti-ville, Tadjourah, and other communities. The equivalent of two …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 7 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Speeches
DJIBOUTI 2018 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Djibouti is a republic with a strong elected president and a weak legislature. In 2016 President Ismail Omar Guelleh was re-elected for a fourth term. International observers from the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Arab League characterized the election as “peaceful,” “calm,” and …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, Official Reports, Reports
Ambassador Andre’s Remarks at the Djibouti City Strong Cities Network Induction Ceremony IGAD Center of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism April 11, 2:00 p.m. Inspector General Kadra Moussa, Mayor Fatouma Awaleh, colleagues and friends, it is a pleasure to be back in the IGAD Center of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches
The Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) announces an open competition for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 projects to combat trafficking in persons outside of the United States. Applicants are invited to submit proposals describing how they will address at least one of the programming activities described in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, TTIP | Tags: Combat Trafficking in Persons, Competition, NOFO, TIP Ofiice
Embassy of the United States of America Djibouti City, Djibouti Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti City, Djibouti UPDATED : The Security Alert has been lifted. (Camp Lemonnier 02:08 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2018) Location: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Event: As of 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019, Camp Lemonnier is responding to an …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Events, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The US Embassy in Djibouti, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator and the Community Grants Program Office, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2019 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees. What is the Julia Taft Fund for Refugees? The Julia Taft Fund for Refugees (also known …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Refugees program
Young Science and Technology Innovators and Entrepreneurs invited to apply for the U.S. State Department’s 2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition The application process is currently open for the U.S. State Department’s 2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition. The GIST Tech-I …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Science & Tech
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY DJIBOUTI Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) Grant Opportunity for U.S. Embassy Djibouti Funding Opportunity Number: FTIF-DJI-FY17-01 CFDA Number: 19.700 General Department of State CFDA Title: General Department of State Assistance Announcement Date: 6/24/2018 Deadline for …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 24 June, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, News
Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Title: A Program on International Transboundary Water Cooperation Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0005064 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.017 Funding Amount: One award of up to $496,000 U.S. Dollars Key Dates: 1. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. EDT on June 29th, 2018 2. Notification of project …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event
U.S. Embassy’s Julia Taft Fund The Julia Taft Fund supports community-based projects that provide sustainable assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, vulnerable migrants and stateless persons. Each year, the Taft Fund awards grants up to $25,000 for projects that respond to issues that have not been addressed by larger multilateral refugee programs. Projects that duplicate …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Refugees program
Every year there is a ceremony in Washington to light the National Christmas Tree. Watch President Trump’s Christmas message.
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 24 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Media Advisory | September 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy Djibouti will open the four-week application period for the 2018 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship on September 13, 2017 and invites all interested candidates in Djibouti to apply for this professional development program. WHAT IS MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP? The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Business, Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: #MWF2018, Educational Exchanges, Mandela Washington Fellowship, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
Human traffickers around the world exploit more than 20 million victims in forced labor and sex trafficking. This multi-billion dollar industry destroys families and communities. It weakens the rule of law, strengthens criminal networks, and offends universal concepts of human decency. The 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report looks into what is being done and should be done about this issue. What can …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 9 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports, Speeches, Video
L’Agence des États-Unis pour le développement international (USAID) lance …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti
Djibouti – His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States of America in Djibouti, Mr. Thomas P. Kelly, gave a total of over 35,000 American dollars (6,195.000 million Francs DJ) to four associations on Tuesday September 20 at 10:00 in the premises of the Embassy of the United States of America to Haramous. This year’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
American Corners are a type of American Spaces that provide public programming spaces and supports the five core programs. They are partnerships with host-country institutions. The partner provides a physical space and staff, and the Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy provides multi-media materials about the United States, training and technical support. They provide accurate information …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Education, Events, Featured Event, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Computing, Education, Library
On July 18th, the Information Resource Center hosted a Certificate Award ceremony for 20 English teachers who followed the American English Webinar Series from May through July 2016 at the U.S. Embassy Djibouti. The American English Webinar Course offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, gives a professional development …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 20 July, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, English Language Learning, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, English Learning Program, Information Resources Center