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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 25 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: long-term security and stability, Partnerships, Press Releases, Secretary of Defense
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 September, 2023 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: #Civil Society Engagement, Press Release, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance, International Organization of Migration (IOM), Press Release, Refugees program, UNHCR
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 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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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $3.6 million, $8 MILLION IN EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE, FOOD INSECURITY IN DJIBOUTI, USAID
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 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
Remarks by Ambassador Jonathan Pratt of the United States of America at the Launch of the USAID-funded Civil Society Project May 23, 2022, at the Sheraton, Djibouti Mr. Acting Minister of the Interior Members of the Government Mr. Mayor of the city of Djibouti Presidents of the regional councils, Mr. Representative of the European Delegation, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: 10 million US dollars project, 3 days in a co-creation workshop, Funded by the American people, Strengthening the Partnership, USAID-funded Civil Society Project
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
Yesterday Ambassador Pratt visited Obock where he met with the Deputy Prefet and representatives of the Regional Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the region. They discussed the success of USAID projects that provided training for young people and had improved literacy, as well as opportunities for more engagement in the region. They …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Regions, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: International Organization of Migration (IOM), Markazi Camp, Obock
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
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 6 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Ambassador Remarks, Comoros, CUTLASS EXPRESS 2022, Djibouti, Greece, Senegal, SOMALIA, United States
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The Secretary and Foreign Minister launched policy consultations under the 2022 U.S.-Djibouti Bi-National Forum. Secretary Blinken underscored the importance of the U.S.-Djibouti partnership and thanked Foreign Minister Youssouf …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 6 February, 2022 | Topics: News, U.S. & Djibouti, U.S. Secretary of State
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 5 January, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djibouti, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines, United States Donation
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 26 August, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $1.4 Million, COVID-19 Assistance
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 roblehma | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djibouti, Ministry of Health, Mobile Hospital, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan G. Pratt, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend
By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djibouti, Ministry of Health, Mobile Hospital, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan G. Pratt, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend
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
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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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Ambassador Jonathan Pratt, Credentials, Press Release
Good morning, your Excellency. My name is Jonathan Pratt and it is a great honor for me to meet you and to assume the role of U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti. On behalf of the President of the United States, I wish to convey the warmest greetings to your Excellency, to your government, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Ambassador Jonathan Pratt, President of the United States
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
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Ending Discriminatory Bans, Entry to the United States, Presidential Proclamation
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
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
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
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2021 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2021 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-DJ-21-PAS-0001 Announcement type: Grant CFDA Number: 19.025 Deadline for Applications: November 21, 2020, 23:59 local time Total Expected Funds: $10,000 to $500,000 Download: AFCP 2021 Grants Program Application Guide Suggested Budget Template PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti and the Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: PAS NOFO, U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)
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
It is with great pleasure that I am participating today in this signing ceremony for an amendment to the Grant Agreement between the Republic of Djibouti and the United States. This amendment adds 2.5 million U.S. dollars to the existing contribution of USAID to support the efforts of the government in its journey to socio-economic …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Official Reports, Reports, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: COVID-19, Grant Agreement, 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
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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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: $9 Million, Development Objective Grant Agreement
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
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Notification, Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Defender patrol boats
1. Chief of Mission Priorities Our goals are interlinked. Progress on any two goals supports achievement of the third goal. Each goal advances specific United States interests directly through both greater security and prosperity for the United States and indirectly by promoting greater security, prosperity and good governance for our partner and military basing host, …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Official Reports, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Djibouti, Integarted Country Strategy
Minister Hassan, Captain Lacore, Representative Manzi, Dr. Abdoulatif, Madame Douksieh, dear colleagues and distinguished guests, Good morning, bonjour, salām ‘alaykum, subax wanaagsan, maacisse! My wife, Ouroukou, and I welcome you to our home to celebrate International Women’s History Month. We have among us here today leaders whose achievements have made history in their fields; women …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Djibouti
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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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 21 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Djibouti
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
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, Exclude, Featured Event, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Computing, Education, Library
Opening hours of the IRC (Information Ressource Center): Every Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00. Opening of U.S. Embassy’s New Information Resource Center Djibouti – 30 January, 2013. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the public opening of its new Information Resource Center, located within the Embassy’s chancery in Haramous, Djibouti-ville. We encourage you to …
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By U.S. Embassy Djibouti | 20 July, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning, U.S. & Djibouti | Tags: Education, Library
