News & Announcements

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Ambassador Siad Doualé Highlights Djibouti's Role at East Africa Banquet in Minnesota. Ambassador Siad Doualé Highlights Djibouti's Role at East Africa Banquet in Minnesota. Ambassador Siad Doualé also participated as the keynote speaker at the East Africa Banquet organized by the Institute of Horn of Africa Studies during his visit to Minnesota. In his address, he discussed investment opportunities in East Africa, particularly in Djibouti, and highlighted the critical role Djibouti plays in promoting regional stability.	Fri, Nov 1, 2024	Mon, Nov 4, 2024
Cyclone Sagar has caused heavy rains and flash flood in Djibouti .Many people have been affected ,Djibouti government working hard to assist those affected Présidence de la République Service Presse Djibouti, le 20 mai 2018 Le Président de la République suit avec beaucoup d’attention les effets du cyclone Sagar dans notre pays. Le Président de la République, Son Excellence Ismail Omar Guelleh, suit avec beaucoup d’attention la situation de fortes pluies accompagnées parfois de vents violents que connait notre pays ces 48 dernières heures.	Mon, May 21, 2018	Mon, May 21, 2018
Bio-metric passport	Fri, Apr 6, 2018	Fri, Apr 6, 2018
Djibouti seeks public and private solutions to social housing shortfall Government authorities are looking to partnerships and new programmes in a bid to address Djibouti’s affordable housing deficit. In mid-September President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh announced a social housing plan that will provide 20,000 units, funded by grants from multiple donors, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco and China. While the total value of the programme has yet to be disclosed, the completed housing units are expected to cost tenants between DJF15,000 ($84.40) and DJF40,000 ($225) per month, according to press reports.		Tue, Dec 6, 2016
Ambassador douale will make a presentation in Atlanta next week Atlanta Prepares for an Ambassador Influx Starting June 12 While it’s more coincidental than official, the week of June 12 is shaping up to be an impromptu ambassadors’ week in Atlanta, with top diplomats from four countries dropping in on the city. It all starts that Monday with Canadian Ambassador David McNaughton, who will be hosted by the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a discussion on NAFTA modernization and Canada’s trade ties with the U.S.	Mon, Jun 5, 2017	Mon, Jun 5, 2017
Djibouti ends DPW s Contract to run Doraleh Terminal Container.Djibouti has made strenuous efforts to negotiate in good faith.To no avail! Djibouti ends DPW s Contract to run Doraleh Terminal Container.Djibouti has made strenuous efforts to negotiate in good faith.To no avail!		Thu, Feb 22, 2018
L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré l’Ambassadeur d’Ethiopie, S.E. M Girma Birru 23 février 2016 - Son Excellence l’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rendu une visite de courtoisie à l’Ambassadeur de la République Fédérale d’Ethiopie aux Etats-Unis qui est aussi le Doyen des Ambassadeurs des pays d’Afrique de l’Est.		Tue, Feb 23, 2016
Ambassador Mohamed S. Douale’s response to Reuters’ article and subsequent news articles on Djibouti’s termination of DP World contract The Government of Djibouti wishes to correct certain errors in your report of March 6, 2018, concerning its recent termination of a port management contract with DP World, a Dubai company. Djibouti exercised its contractual right to terminate the contract due to the failure of DP World to honor its contractual commitments. Djibouti’s actions were a lawful and reasonable exercise of its contractual and sovereign rights.		Fri, Mar 9, 2018
Djibouti: IMF expects growth of 7% in 2017 In 2016 Djibouti’s economy has seen high growth on the back of a public spending campaign involving several major projects aimed at improving logistical and energy capacity. The country’s medium-term outlook is favourable, with public and private investments expected to spur further economic development, according to the World Bank. The IMF agreed, predicting GDP growth would remain steady this year at 6.5%, rising to 7% in 2017.	Wed, Jan 11, 2017	Wed, Jan 11, 2017
Message de voeux de l'Ambassadeur Douale à l'occasion de la célébration de notre indépendance nationale Chers compatriotes, A l’occasion du 39ième anniversaire de notre indépendance, à mon nom personnel, ainsi que l‘ensemble du personnel de l’ambassade souhaite les meilleurs vœux de santé, de bonheur et prospérité au Président de la République à Son Excellence Monsieur Ismail Omar Guelleh, ainsi qu’à la Première Dame Madame Kadra Mahamud Haïd et à l’ensemble des Djiboutiennes et des djiboutiens qui se trouvent à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du pays.		Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Message H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Minister Of Foreign Affairs to the Honorable Rex Tillerson US Secretary of State MESSAGE TO THE HONORABLE REX TILLERSON, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUED BY H.E. MAHMOUD ALI YOUSSOUF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN OF DJIBOUTI ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF THE UNITED STATES. PRESS RELEASE		Wed, Jul 5, 2017
On December 5th 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for a non permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC) On December 5th, 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for Non-permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)	Mon, Dec 2, 2019	Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia	Fri, Nov 4, 2016	Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Amb Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ambassador Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.	Thu, Dec 7, 2023	Thu, Dec 7, 2023
President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership REPORTS FROM EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY CEREMONY	Tue, Mar 27, 2018	Mon, Apr 9, 2018
Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019 The Embassy of Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform all Visa Applicants, the Changes of visa validity and fees as of March 1, 2019, as Shown below Transit visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 15 days 15 $ Short Stay Visa ( Single Entry ) 1- 90 days 30 $	Thu, Feb 28, 2019	Thu, Feb 28, 2019
President Guelleh also participated on the Sideline of the US-Africa Summit a dinner organized by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi . The President of the Republic Ismail Omar Guelleh participated on the sideline of the US-Africa Business Summit a dinner organized by the Speaker of the house, in honor of African Head of State.	Mon, Dec 19, 2022	Mon, Dec 19, 2022
notice for the New Djiboutian Biometric passport NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the United States and Canada wishes to inform Djibouti nationals living in the United States and Canada that the Embassy will begin accepting application forms for new Djiboutian biometric passports soon . we will post a notice of the date in due time .		Fri, Jun 8, 2018
Ambassador Douale met with Dr. Shannon Smith February 1, 2016 - Ahead of the Binational Forum meeting, Ambassador Douale had a productive and interactive meeting with Dr. Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan at the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State.		Mon, Feb 1, 2016
Ambassador Douale gave an interview to the NewsPapers Washington Post regarding the US government's concern over the Port of Dorale (DCT). He reaffirms that the port is own, control, manage and operate 100% by Djibouti. Ambassador gave an interview to the NewsPapers Washington Post regarding the US government's concern over the Port of Doraleh (DCT). He reaffirms that the port is own, control, manage and operate 100% by Djibouti See video links : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6rtRmV-q9s	The Washington PostThu, Dec 20, 2018	Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Ambassador Siad Doualé Highlights Djibouti's Role at East Africa Banquet in Minnesota.

Cyclone Sagar has caused heavy rains and flash flood in Djibouti .Many people have been affected ,Djibouti government working hard to assist those affected

Bio-metric passport

Djibouti seeks public and private solutions to social housing shortfall

Ambassador douale will make a presentation in Atlanta next week

Djibouti ends DPW s Contract to run Doraleh Terminal Container.Djibouti has made strenuous efforts to negotiate in good faith.To no avail!

L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré l’Ambassadeur d’Ethiopie, S.E. M Girma Birru

Ambassador Mohamed S. Douale’s response to Reuters’ article and subsequent news articles on Djibouti’s termination of DP World contract

Djibouti: IMF expects growth of 7% in 2017

Message de voeux de l'Ambassadeur Douale à l'occasion de la célébration de notre indépendance nationale

Message H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Minister Of Foreign Affairs to the Honorable Rex Tillerson US Secretary of State

On December 5th 2019, Djibouti officially launches its campaign to run for a non permanent seat in the United Nation Security council (UNSC)

Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s letter of condolence for the October 25 attack on Djiboutian Armed Forces in Beledweyene, Somalia

Amb Doualé attend the holiday reception in honor of the diplomatic Corps hosted by the MFA of Canada in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership

Change of Visa validity and fees as of March 1 , 2019

President Guelleh also participated on the Sideline of the US-Africa Summit a dinner organized by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .

notice for the New Djiboutian Biometric passport

Ambassador Douale met with Dr. Shannon Smith

Ambassador Douale gave an interview to the NewsPapers Washington Post regarding the US government's concern over the Port of Dorale (DCT). He reaffirms that the port is own, control, manage and operate 100% by Djibouti.