News & Announcements

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Ambassador Douale gave an interview to the digital Journal The Cipher Brief U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis made a trip to Djibouti in April in a show of friendship with the small East African country, at a time when other nations are also bolstering relations with Djibouti. China, for example, is building its first overseas military base there, just a few miles from Camp Lemonnier, the U.S. military’s primary base in the Horn of Africa. The Cipher Brief’s Kaitlin Lavinder asked H.E. Mohamed Siad Doualeh, Djibouti’s Ambassador to the United States, about the strength of relations with the U.S. and top security threats that the U.S.	Tue, May 30, 2017	Tue, May 30, 2017
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
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
The Governor of the Central Bank gave an interview to the financial newspaper Banker África The Governor of the Central Bank gave an interview to the financial newspaper Banker África, in which he spoke of the strategic priorities of the development of the Central Bank and the roles of regional Gateway to East Africa he said ``Due to its geographic location, Djibouti is naturally positioned to serve as a gateway for East Africa to the world, particularly Asia and Europe. Djibouti’s development strategy already includes a broad platform of services and logistics to exploit its natural advantage.	Mon, Apr 10, 2017	Mon, Apr 10, 2017
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
Djiboutian military delegation visits USS carrier George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) A Djiboutian military delegation is visiting USS carrier George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) L'ambassade des États-Unis d’Amérique à Djibouti avait convié lundi dernier une délégation d'officiers militaires djiboutiens à une visite à bord de l'USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), porte-avions polyvalent américain à propulsion nucléaire.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Thu, Mar 23, 2017	Thu, Mar 23, 2017
Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations La République de Djibouti et la République du Tadjikistan viennent d’établir des relations diplomatiques au niveau des ambassadeurs.		Wed, Mar 22, 2017
Ambassador Mohamed Siad Douale presents Letters of Credence to the Governor General of Canada On Mars 2nd, 2017, Ambassador Mohamed Siad Douale presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.	Fri, Mar 3, 2017	Fri, Mar 3, 2017
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
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
Ambassador Douale and his wife attended the inauguration ceremony of the new US President Donald Trump Ambassador Douale and his wife attended the inauguration ceremony of new US President of the United States Donald Trump JAN 20 2017 at Capital HILL .	Wed, Jan 25, 2017	Wed, Jan 25, 2017
"Rail and sea have always been the two breasts of our Republic," says President Guelleh "Le rail et la mer ont toujours été les deux mamelles nourricières de notre République", déclare le président Guelleh Aujourd’hui à Nagad, au cours de la cérémonie historique d’inauguration de la nouvelle ligne de chemin de fer qui reliera en sept heures Djibouti à la capitale éthiopienne, le chef de l’Etat, M. Ismail Omar Guelleh a prononcé un discours remarquable dans lequel il a exprimé sa fierté d’avoir pu mener à bien avec ses partenaires éthiopiens ce grand projet.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Tue, Jan 10, 2017	Wed, Jan 11, 2017
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
Le Premier ministre décore le vice-président du SFI de la médaille d’Officier de l’Ordre National du 27 juin Le Premier ministre décore le vice-président de la Société financière internationale (SFI) de la médaille d’Officier de l’Ordre National du 27 juin / Le Premier ministre, M. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, a élevé ce dimanche au rang d’officier dans l’Ordre national du 27 juin le vice-président de la Société financière internationale (SFI) du groupe de la Banque mondiale, M. Mohamed Ibrahim Gouled.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Sun, Jan 8, 2017	Mon, Jan 9, 2017
The second conference of ambassadors took place in Djibouti The second conference of ambassadors took place in Djibouti 18- 23 December 2016 and it was an opportunity for our diplomats to meet the President of the Republic in order to acquire the strategic priorities of Djibouti focused at strengthening our international relations as well as economic development	Thu, Dec 29, 2016	Wed, Dec 28, 2016
Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius	Wed, Dec 14, 2016	Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Starting January 1 ,2017 Working hours of Djibouti Administration will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday to Thursday Le chef de l’Etat, M. Ismail Omar Guelleh, a présidé ce mardi les travaux de la 21ème séance du Conseil des ministres au cours de laquelle l’exécutif djiboutien a entériné la décision de réaménager les horaires de travail dans l’administration publique. A cet effet, les horaires de travail seront désormais de 08h00 à 17h00 pendant cinq jours par semaine à partir de janvier 2017.		Wed, Dec 7, 2016
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
L’ Ambassadeur Douale a reçu M. Éric Mottu Chef de Mission du FMI en charge de la République de Djibouti. En effet, le Chef de Mission a remercié l’Ambassadeur pour son accueil et sa disponibilité malgré son emploi de temps chargé. Il a ensuite expliqué la récente publication du rapport du FMI concernant la consultation 2015 au titre de l'article IV sur l'économie djiboutienne qui est généralement dans la perspective économique favorable sur les années à venir grâce l'essor des investissements. Selon la prévision macro-économique, la croissance du PIB est estimée à 6,5% en 2016 similaire qu’en 2015, avec une prévision de 7% sur la période de 2017-2016.	Mon, Nov 14, 2016	Mon, Nov 14, 2016
PRESIDENT ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH SENDS HIS WARM CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ELECTED PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP	Thu, Nov 10, 2016	Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Ambassador Douale gave an interview to the digital Journal The Cipher Brief

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

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

The Governor of the Central Bank gave an interview to the financial newspaper Banker África

Briefing Meeting with the University student in Djibouti Embassy

Djiboutian military delegation visits USS carrier George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)

Djibouti and Tajikistan establish diplomatic relations

Ambassador Mohamed Siad Douale presents Letters of Credence to the Governor General of Canada

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

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

Ambassador Douale and his wife attended the inauguration ceremony of the new US President Donald Trump

"Rail and sea have always been the two breasts of our Republic," says President Guelleh

Djibouti: IMF expects growth of 7% in 2017

Le Premier ministre décore le vice-président du SFI de la médaille d’Officier de l’Ordre National du 27 juin

The second conference of ambassadors took place in Djibouti

Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius

Starting January 1 ,2017 Working hours of Djibouti Administration will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday to Thursday

Djibouti seeks public and private solutions to social housing shortfall

L’ Ambassadeur Douale a reçu M. Éric Mottu Chef de Mission du FMI en charge de la République de Djibouti.

PRESIDENT ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH SENDS HIS WARM CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ELECTED PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP