News & Announcements

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The President of the Republic, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, had an important meeting in the evening with the National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan. The President of the Republic, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, had an important meeting in the evening with the National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan.	La NationMon, Dec 19, 2022	Mon, Dec 19, 2022
President Ismail Omar Guelleh participated in the inauguration Ceremony of the New President of Kenya Dr William Ruto LE PRÉSIDENT GUELLEH PREND PART À LA CÉRÉMONIE D’INVESTITURE DU NOUVEAU PRÉSIDENT KENYAN WILLIAM RUTO	La NationWed, Sep 14, 2022	Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Fusillade d’Orlando : Le président Guelleh exprime sa solidarité Le chef de l’Etat a adressé hier un message de condoléances au président Barack Obama à la suite de la fusillade de la veille dans une discothèque de la ville d’Orlando, en Floride, qui a causé la mort d’une cinquantaine de personnes et fait autant de blessés. « C’est dans l’effroi et la stupeur que j’ai appris l’attaque terroriste dirigée hier soir contre d’innocents civils», a écrit le Président Guelleh, exprimant sa « solidarité et compassion » à son homologue américain.	La NationMon, Jun 13, 2016	Mon, Jun 13, 2016
Afrique de l’Est : Une nation stratégique de 1,1 million d’habitants joue un rôle démesuré dans la consolidation de la paix régionale Interview de l’Ambassadeur de la République de Djibouti auprès des Etats-Unis d’Amérique et Représentant de la République de Djibouti auprès des Nations Unies, Son Excellence Mohamed-Siad Doualeh	La NationWed, Aug 16, 2023	Wed, Aug 16, 2023
The official ceremony of the Non-permanent seat of the UNSC has been launch in New York by the Minister of Foreign Affair of Djibouti Djibouti lance sa campagne officielle pour son élection en tant que membre non permanent du conseil de sécurité des nations unies	La NationTue, Dec 10, 2019	Tue, Dec 10, 2019
A team of the World Bank are in Djibouti to find the solution of the slums Vers la fin des bidonvilles… Une délégation de la Banque mondiale a engagé des discussions avec les autorités djiboutiennes autour du nouveau projet intégré de résorption des bidonvilles. Hier, le ministre de l’Economie et des Finances a présidé une réunion à laquelle ont participé tous ses collègues concernés par la politique de la ville.	La NationThu, Jan 26, 2017	Thu, Jan 26, 2017
Ligue Arabe: Le sommet de l'espoir	La NationTue, Jul 26, 2016	Tue, Jul 26, 2016
President Guelleh inaugurate Djibouti's new international free zone, the largest in Africa Djibouti on Thursday launched the first phase of Africa's biggest free-trade zone, seeking to capitalise on its strategic position on one of the world's busiest trade routes. At a ceremony in the capital, President Ismael Omar Guelleh hailed the scheme as the culmination of infrastructure projects "boosting Djibouti's place in international trade and commerce".	Agence France-PresseThu, Jul 5, 2018	Thu, Jul 5, 2018
Tiny Djibouti aiming to be global military, shipping center Tiny Djibouti aiming to be global military, shipping center DJIBOUTI — Two fighter jets took off and roared over the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, a sprawling complex in this tiny African nation that is quickly becoming a strategic military and shipping outpost for the world. Not far away, a massive U.S. flag waved over transport planes parked in front of America’s only permanent military base in Africa, Camp Lemonnier, home to about 4,000 personnel.	The Washington PostMon, Apr 9, 2018	Mon, Apr 9, 2018
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
U.S.-Djiboutian Relationship Strong and Strengthening, Mattis Says WASHINGTON, April 24, 2017 — The meeting between Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh yesterday went to the heart of the U.S. relationship with the African nation, the secretary said, describing it as strong and strengthening.	Tue, Apr 25, 2017	Tue, Apr 25, 2017
L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré l’Ambassadeur de l’Etat du Qatar 18 avril 2016 - Son Excellence monsieur Mohamed Siad Douale a rendu une visite de courtoisie à l’Ambassadeur de l’Etat du Qatar accrédité à Washington, DC.		Mon, Apr 18, 2016
Orlando Shooting: Condolence letter of Ambassador Douale to the US Department of State At this most tragic moment in the wake of the terrorist attacks in your country, I hasten to convey to you and through you to the families of the victims who were killed, including the dozens wounded and to the Government and people of the United States, our sincere sadness and deepest condolences. We are immensely shocked and outraged, there is no parallel or justification to the ruthlessness, recklessness and cowardice of this heinous action directed against innocent people. We strongly condemn such acts.		Mon, Jun 13, 2016
The Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti organized a business forum between Djiboutian businesses and American investors from May 28 to 30, 2025.	Tue, Jun 10, 2025	Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Ambassador Mohamed Douale addresses the 2018 High school graduates at Rochambeau French International School in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Mohamed Douale addresses the 2018 High school graduates at Rochambeau French International School in Washington, D.C. Je vous exhorte donc à aborder l'avenir avec la certitude confiante qu'il n'y a pas de défis que l'on ne puisse surmonter ! Qu'il n'y a pas de problème qu'on ne puisse résoudre. Vous avez le talent, la créativité et l'énergie nécessaire. Je vous encourage à toujours user avec maximum des opportunités qu'offre le système universitaire pour continuer à apprendre, à acquérir les outils pour aborder le monde professionnel de demain.	Mon, Jun 11, 2018	Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Djibouti is pleased to host US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his visit on March 9, 2018 Djibouti is pleased to host US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his visit on March 9, 2018 as part of a regional tour in Africa. His visit is to further enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries. This is the second high-level visit following US Defense Secretary James N. Mattis last year. This is testament to the excellent relations that exist between Djibouti and the United States. Djibouti remains a true, loyal and reliable partner to the United States.		Tue, Mar 6, 2018
The 3rd Djibouti International Trade Fair, from December 3-10, offers a unique chance to explore investment opportunities in Djibouti and the broader region. The 3rd edition of the Djibouti International Trade Fair will provide you an exclusive access to investment opportunities not only in Djibouti, but also in a region with multiple possibilities.	Tue, Oct 10, 2023	Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Notice to Biometric Passport Applicants	Wed, Feb 21, 2018	Wed, Feb 21, 2018
Briefing Meeting with the University student in Djibouti Embassy On March 30th 2017, the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti hosted a delegation of students from Mercer University in Georgia and their faculty advisor Dr. Eimad Houry. The students are representing the Republic of Djibouti for this year's National University Model Arab League Conference. The event will be held at Georgetown University Conference Center March 31st -April 2nd 2017.		Mon, Apr 3, 2017
Remarks by Ambassador Douale at the Ceremony of Presentation of Credentials January 25, 2016 - “Your Excellency the President of the United States of America Mr. Barack Obama, I have the immense privilege and the great honor to present to Your Excellency the letter of Credence by which His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti appoints me as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Djibouti...”		Mon, Jan 25, 2016

The President of the Republic, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, had an important meeting in the evening with the National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan.

President Ismail Omar Guelleh participated in the inauguration Ceremony of the New President of Kenya Dr William Ruto

Fusillade d’Orlando : Le président Guelleh exprime sa solidarité

Afrique de l’Est : Une nation stratégique de 1,1 million d’habitants joue un rôle démesuré dans la consolidation de la paix régionale

The official ceremony of the Non-permanent seat of the UNSC has been launch in New York by the Minister of Foreign Affair of Djibouti

A team of the World Bank are in Djibouti to find the solution of the slums

Ligue Arabe: Le sommet de l'espoir

President Guelleh inaugurate Djibouti's new international free zone, the largest in Africa

Tiny Djibouti aiming to be global military, shipping center

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.

U.S.-Djiboutian Relationship Strong and Strengthening, Mattis Says

L’Ambassadeur Douale a rencontré l’Ambassadeur de l’Etat du Qatar

Orlando Shooting: Condolence letter of Ambassador Douale to the US Department of State

The Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti organized a business forum between Djiboutian businesses and American investors from May 28 to 30, 2025.

Ambassador Mohamed Douale addresses the 2018 High school graduates at Rochambeau French International School in Washington, D.C.

Djibouti is pleased to host US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his visit on March 9, 2018

The 3rd Djibouti International Trade Fair, from December 3-10, offers a unique chance to explore investment opportunities in Djibouti and the broader region.

Notice to Biometric Passport Applicants

Briefing Meeting with the University student in Djibouti Embassy

Remarks by Ambassador Douale at the Ceremony of Presentation of Credentials