Seven Young Djiboutians to participate in the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
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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U.S.-Djibouti Bi-National Forum
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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United States Donates Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Djibouti
United States Provides Additional $1.4 Million for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Djibouti, August 26, 2021.
United States Donates COVID-19 Vaccines for Djibouti
U.S. Embassy Djibouti Office of Security Cooperation joins Graduation Ceremony for Djiboutian Navy sailors
U.S. Embassy Joins Cooperative Effort to Rescue Mariners in Gulf of Aden
U.S. Supports Balbala Youth Community
U.S. Ambassador Visits Arta
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend Visits Djibouti.
United States Provides Mobile Hospital to Ministry of Health
U.S. Medical Supply Donation
Damerjog Library Inauguration Ceremony
Press Statement on Djibouti’s Presidential Elections
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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American Spaces Operating Hours
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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Accreditation of U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan Pratt
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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Validation Workshop of the Djibouti National Action Plan on Preventing Violent Extremism
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» Presidential Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States
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» Reopening of American Spaces
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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USAID Representative Meets Beneficiaries of Workforce Development Activity
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» U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend Visits Djibouti
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» Escalating Violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
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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U.S. Ambassador Larry E. André Travels to Northern Region
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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ARICOM’s New Director of Operations Visits Africa to Engage with Partners
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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U.S. Renews its Commitment to Djibouti with $2.5 Million Grant Amendment for COVID Relief
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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U.S. Offers COVID-19 Relief and Prevention Equipment to Djibouti
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
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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United States Transports Djibouti’s Food Aid to Somalia; Djiboutian Troops Deliver to Somali Authorities
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» U.S. Renews its Commitment to Djibouti with $9 Million Development Objective Grant Agreement
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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U.S. provides Defender patrol boats to Djiboutian Navy
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» Wanted by the FBI: Jehad Serwan Mostafa
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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United States Provides 54 New Humvees to Djibouti
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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New commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visits Djibouti
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» New commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visits Djibouti
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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Young Djiboutians attend the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
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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World Day Against Trafficking (2017)
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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United States and Djibouti Open Third Annual Binational Forum of Cooperation
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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Lancement du Projet Employabilité de la main d’œuvre Djiboutienne (Projet PED)
L’Agence des États-Unis pour le développement international (USAID) lance …
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Attacks in Kenya and Somalia
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» Message de condoléances
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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Donations were given to four associations under the Program of Self Help Ambassador of the United States of America
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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Arta Launching of USAID-funded Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods project
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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U.S. Embassy Hosts Community Outreach Event for 2016 World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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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U.S. Ambassador finances small-scale development projects
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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Certificate Award ceremony for 20 English teachers
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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Ambassador Kelly Thanks Djibouti during Visit to Ali Addeh for World Refugee Day 2016
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» Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI 2016)
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, State of Kentucky Forges Lasting Ties Through Partnership Program
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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U.S. and Djibouti Launch Binational Forum of Cooperation
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» Updated Security Recommendations
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» Place Menelik Attack
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» U.S. National Security Advisor Visit to Djibouti
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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