News & Announcements

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NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS 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, starting June 4, 2018.		Fri, Apr 6, 2018
Business Executive for National Security (BENS) visited in Djibouti led by The (Ret) General Norton Schwartz. Une délégation de Business Executive for National Security des Etats Unis se trouve actuellement à djibouti conduite par le général à la Retraite Norton Schwartz .Ils ont rendu une visite de courtoisie au Président de l' Assemblee National M. Mohamed Ali Houmed. Le ministre des affaires étrangères monsieur Mahamoud Ali Youssouf a aussi tenu ce matin une réunion de travail avec la délégation. Les discussions ont porté sur les voies et moyens de consolider la sécurité et promouvoir la prospérité pour les deux pays.	Thu, Mar 21, 2019	Thu, Mar 21, 2019
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
Rencontre avec le Doyen des Pays Africains aux Etats-Unis, l’Ambassadeur du Congo Brazzaville Serge Mombouli 2 février 2016 - L’Ambassadeur de la République de Djibouti aux Etats-Unis, Son Excellence Mohamed Siad DOUALE a rendu visite aux Doyens des Ambassadeurs des pays Africains aux Etats-Unis, S.E. M. Serge Mombouli, Ambassadeur de la République du Congo Brazzaville aux Etats-Unis d’Amérique dans les locaux de l’Ambassade du Congo Brazzaville à Washington DC.		Tue, Feb 2, 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
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil launch the work of a four-day workshop to promote tourism in Djibouti Le Premier ministre, M. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, a présidé hier au Palais du Peuple le lancement des travaux d’un atelier de quatre jours visant à promouvoir le tourisme à Djibouti.		Wed, Mar 7, 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
TheThird Ministerial Meeting of the Djibouti-American Bi-National Forum Held in Washington Djibouti/Etats-Unis : Tenue à Washington de la 3ème réunion ministérielle du forum binational djibouto-américain Présidée conjointement par le ministre djiboutien des Affaires étrangères, M. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, et le sous-secrétaire d'Etat chargé des Affaires politiques, M. Thomas Shannon, la 3ème réunion ministérielle du forum binational djibouto-américain s’est tenue hier à Washington, aux Etats-Unis.		Fri, May 19, 2017
US delegation attended the inaugural ceremony for President Ismail Omar Guelleh A high-level delegation led by Ambassador Bruce Warthon attended the inaugural ceremony of President Guelleh on Sunday, May 8, 2016.		Sun, May 8, 2016
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
Djibouti Government manages more efficiently the Dorale Port better than the DP World Management, says General Thomas Waldhauser Djibouti Government manages more efficiently the Dorale Port better than the DP World Management, says General Thomas Waldhauser. Since the management of the port of Doraleh was withdrawn from the DP world, the Djiboutians took the turn and not the Chinese.	Fri, Feb 8, 2019	Fri, Feb 8, 2019
Mr. Abdallah Omar had meeting in the Embassy with Mr. Aysa Miller Director for African Affairs of the USTR The Economic Counselor Mr. Abdallah Omar Absieh had meeting on Wednesday 15th February 2017 in the Embassy with Mr. Aysa Miller Director for African Affairs Office of the Us Trade Representative. The discussion has generally focused on improving the business climate and how to facilitate the investment of US companies in Djibouti and in particular to increase trade flows between the two countries. Mr Miller pledged to work with Djibouti to help attract US investments in the priority area such as energy, infrastructure and Tourism.	Wed, Feb 22, 2017	Tue, Feb 21, 2017
Embassy Notice on Current Schedule Due to COVID-19 Thursday, March 25, 2021 - Due to COVID-19, the Embassy of Djibouti is open for business 2 days a week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the rest of the week the personnel is working remotely, until further notice.		Thu, Apr 1, 2021
L’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rencontré M. Paul Romer Vice -Président et Chef Economiste de la Banque Mondiale L'Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rencontré M. Paul Romer Vice- Président et Chef Economiste de la Banque Mondiale récemment nommé dans ce poste dans le bureau de l'Administrateur Mohamed Sikieh.	Thu, Nov 10, 2016	Thu, Nov 10, 2016
H.E. Siad Douale's Visit to the Minnesota National Guard - October 25, 2024 H.E. Siad Douale's Visit to the Minnesota National Guard - October 25, 2024 Throwback to the ambassador's visit to the Minnesota National Guard. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with the leadership. The Minnesota National Guard has been deployed to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti on multiple occasions.	Fri, Nov 1, 2024	Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Djibouti a U.S. partner, Washington Time Write by H.E amb Douale ANALYSIS/OPINION:	Fri, Apr 13, 2018	Fri, Apr 13, 2018
Minister for Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Ali Youssouf addresses the United Nations General Assembly Discours Prononcé Par Son Excellence Monsieur Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres Et de la Cooperation International Chef de la Delegation Djiboutienne Devant le 72eme session de l'Assemblee Génerale des Nations Unies le Samedi 23 Septembre 2017		Mon, Oct 2, 2017

NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTS

Business Executive for National Security (BENS) visited in Djibouti led by The (Ret) General Norton Schwartz.

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

Rencontre avec le Doyen des Pays Africains aux Etats-Unis, l’Ambassadeur du Congo Brazzaville Serge Mombouli

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.

Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil launch the work of a four-day workshop to promote tourism in Djibouti

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

TheThird Ministerial Meeting of the Djibouti-American Bi-National Forum Held in Washington

US delegation attended the inaugural ceremony for President Ismail Omar Guelleh

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

Djibouti Government manages more efficiently the Dorale Port better than the DP World Management, says General Thomas Waldhauser

Mr. Abdallah Omar had meeting in the Embassy with Mr. Aysa Miller Director for African Affairs of the USTR

Embassy Notice on Current Schedule Due to COVID-19

L’Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rencontré M. Paul Romer Vice -Président et Chef Economiste de la Banque Mondiale

H.E. Siad Douale's Visit to the Minnesota National Guard - October 25, 2024

Djibouti a U.S. partner, Washington Time Write by H.E amb Douale

Minister for Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Ali Youssouf addresses the United Nations General Assembly