USAID’s Play to Learn Expands Pre-Primary Education in Djibouti On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, USAID Djibouti’s Deputy Country Representative, Lauren Greubel, launched a new component of USAID’s Play to Learn project. In collaboration with the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP), Play to Learn is supporting more than 130 children to enroll …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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) …
Read More» RELEASE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SEPTEMBER 24,2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meetings With the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Publication Djibouti Ceremony to Commemorate USAID’s Project to Support Civil Society Engagement in Djibouti’s Local Development Process Djibouti, September 13, 2023 – A ceremony marking the official announcement of the signature of four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Project to Support Civil …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Publication Djibouti United States Announces Nearly $5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Djibouti DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (August 2023) – The United States recently announced nearly $5 million in humanitarian assistance for Djibouti through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration to help address the urgent challenges …
Read More» THE UNITED STATES PROVIDES MORE THAN $8 MILLION IN EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FOOD INSECURITY IN DJIBOUTI For Immediate Release September 1, 2022 Yesterday, the U.S. government through USAID has obligated an additional $3.6 million in funding for in-kind food supplies and nutrition supplies for Djibouti, bringing the total funds for …
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Inauguration of …
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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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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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Djibouti — The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that seven young Djiboutian leaders will travel to the United States in June 2022 to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Programs. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the MWF is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a signature effort by the U.S. government to …
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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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PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 12, 2021 The United States looks forward to working with the government of President Ismail Omar Guelleh and the people of Djibouti to advance our common interests following Djibouti’s presidential election on April 9. We appreciate the work of the election observer missions from the African Union, the …
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : American Spaces Operating Hours The American Center at U.S. Embassy Djibouti will be temporarily closed to the public from March 30-April 30, 2021. During that time, please visit us at the American Corner located at the Chamber of Commerce. The American Corner is open to …
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : Accreditation of U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan Pratt On February 22, 2021 Ambassador Jonathan Pratt presented his credentials to His Excellency Mr. Ismael Omar Guelleh, Presdient of the Republic of Djibouti, receiving accreditation to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the …
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Remarks for the Validation Workshop of the Djibouti National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Andréa Tomaszewicz, Chargée d’Affaires Sheraton, Monday, December 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh, Dr. Nyambura, Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud, EU Ambassador O’Hara, honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen…. It is a pleasure to participate in this …
Read More» COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Djibouti Réf. : Presidential Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed a Presidential Proclamation titled “Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States.” This proclamation ends the travel restrictions under Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983 and …
Read More» 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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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. …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 4, 2020 The United States is deeply concerned by reports that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front carried out attacks on Ethiopian National Defense Force bases in Ethiopia’s Tigray region on November 3. We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and urge immediate action to restore the peace and de-escalate tensions. …
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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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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to the African continent to engage with partners, visit key U.S. military operating locations, and deepen his understanding of security in the region, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. During his engagement, Tyler visited Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya. While in Djibouti, Tyler and …
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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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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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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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Press Release For Immediate release Djibouti On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the United States began transporting 90 tons of food aid provided by Djibouti to the people of Somalia. Djiboutian AMISOM forces delivered the food aid to Somali authorities in Beledweyne and Afgooye for distribution to the population following floods and locust infestations. United States …
Read More» Djibouti, July 6, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, signed a new Development Objective Grant Agreement of $9 million. The Agreement underscores the American people’s continued commitment to investing in improving education, economic growth, and good governance in Djibouti. …
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Four Defender patrol boats arrived in port at Djibouti City, Djibouti, in two shipments in late February as part of a train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Djiboutian military. The 27-foot boats were delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) on February 22 for use by the Djiboutian Navy. Defender …
Read More» Indictment Unsealed Charging Former San Diego Resident Jehad Serwan Mostafa with Providing Material Support to Militant Islamic Terrorist Organization Al-Shabaab Assistant U. S. Attorneys Shane Harrigan (619) 546-6981 and Caroline Han (619) 546-6968 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – December 2, 2019 SAN DIEGO – An indictment was unsealed in federal court today charging Jehad Serwan Mostafa, …
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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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The new commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visited Djibouti August 6-8, 2019 to meet with Republic of Djibouti senior defense officials and to attend meetings at Camp Lemonnier. This was his first trip to the African continent since taking command on July 26, 2019. “The U.S. and the Republic …
Read More» The new commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visited Djibouti August 6-8, 2019 to meet with Republic of Djibouti senior defense officials and to attend meetings at Camp Lemonnier. This was his first trip to the African continent since taking command on July 26, 2019. “The U.S. and the Republic …
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The U.S. Mission Djibouti will send 7 young Djiboutians to participate in the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship program for six weeks from June 18 to August 2. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). It is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. Through this initiative, …
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Recognizing the «World Day Against Trafficking» Djibouti, July 30 2017: The U.S. Embassy on July 30 participated in the Ministry of Justice-led World Day against Trafficking event at the Diplomatic Institute. In his World Day against Trafficking speech, Charge D’Affaires Alex Hamilton said, “every country is impacted by trafficking, including the United …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 19, 2017 On May 18, U.S. and Djiboutian officials met in Washington, D.C. on the occasion of the third annual U.S.-Djibouti Binational Forum. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon opened the strategic dialogue for the U.S. delegation. Bureau of African Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Peter …
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The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a guest house in Mandera, Kenya, which killed approximately 12 people today as well as other recent attacks in Northeast Kenya and Somalia, including the attack on Djiboutian forces in the African Union Mission in Somalia. We express our deep sympathies to the victims and their …
Read More» C’est avec la plus grande tristesse que j’ai appris avec consternation hier, la mort des soldats Djiboutiens au cours d’une attaque meurtrière qui a eu lieu à Beledweyn en Somalie. Cette perte illustre l’engagement total et courageux des soldats Djiboutiens qui lutte contre le terrorisme. Le sacrifice de ces soldats doit être salué avec le …
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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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The U.S. Embassy, Djiboutian government, and UNDP celebrated the launch of the USAID-funded Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods project at Arta’s Regional Council on September 4. USAID funded this two-year, $1,000,000 U.S. dollars project that will be implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Family. The project will improve the livelihoods of rural …
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On Thursday July 28, the U.S. Embassy hosted the public at the American Corner to commemorate the 2016 World Day against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). In her remarks, Charge d’Affaires a.i. Christina Higgins noted that, “trafficking is a crime that exists in all countries. Some 600,000 to 800,000 victims are trafficked globally each year, with …
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United States Ambassador Tom Kelly has signed agreements for three new projects worth a total of 4,425 000FDJ on Tuesday, July 26. The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in partnership with the Embassy of the United States in Djibouti and in collaboration with the Annual Ambassador’s Self-Help Program support local associations to carry out …
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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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On June 20, Ambassador Tom Kelly, along with ONARS Director Houssein Hassan Darar and UNHCR Representative, Paul Ndaitouroum, visited Ali Addeh Refugee Camp to dedicate a new lighting project, and to deliver clothing items to refugees and the local community on behalf of U.S. Embassy employees and families and from Americans living and working at …
Read More» Apply Now for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship (Application opens October 1 – November 11, 2015) What is the Mandela Washington Fellowship? The fellowship begins with six weeks of academic and leadership training at a U.S. university or college in one of three tracks: business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, or public management. Then, Fellows visit Washington, D.C., for a Presidential summit featuring …
Read More» Djibouti – On June 2nd, high-level representatives from the United States Kentucky National Guard and the Djiboutian Armed Forces signed the State Partnership Program agreement, solidifying their future cooperation on military and civilian engagement. This is the first State Partnership Program announced by U.S. Africa Command for East Africa, and only the eleventh in Africa. …
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On February 25 and 26, in Washington, DC, senior officials of the United States and the Republic of Djibouti Governments met to launch the inaugural U.S.-Djibouti Binational Forum, a key outcome of the historic May 5, 2014, White House meeting between U.S. President Obama and Djiboutian President Guelleh. Deputy Secretary Blinken welcomed the Djiboutian delegation …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy has cancelled the restriction on Embassy personnel night movements, but has asked Embassy personnel to avoid large gatherings at restaurants and other public places. The area around Menelik Square will remain off-limits for Embassy personnel until further notice. U.S. citizens should consider implementing these policies as well. Please report anything suspicious to …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy community is saddened to hear of an explosion in the evening of May 24 in Djibouti city, resulting in casualties. We would like to extend our condolences to those affected and their families. We have offered assistance to Djiboutian authorities. U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance or with information on the event can …
Read More» Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Travel to Djibouti Ambassador Rice met with senior leaders and U.S. troops from the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier to discuss CJTF operations in the region. She thanked the troops for their extraordinary work to build counterpart capacity in the …
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