News & Announcements | Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Washington, D.C.

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	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
	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
	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
	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
	Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense Présidence de la République Djibouti, le 11 Août 2023 Service Presse Communiqué Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense Le Président de la République, Son Excellence Ismail Omar Guelleh, s’est entretenu hier soir au téléphone avec le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la Défense, Monsieur Lloyd Austin.		Fri, Aug 11, 2023
	Ambassador douale gave an interview toPBS News Dennis Wholey Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Siad Douale gave an interview to the Dennis Wholey Their conversation explores the unique mix of cultures and strategic locations of the Republic of Djibouti who host large American base in Africa (Camp Lemonier )		Thu, Oct 19, 2017
	Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and Mauritius	Wed, Dec 14, 2016	Wed, Dec 14, 2016
	H.E. Siad Douale participated in the launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Africa Trade Policy. The launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Africa Trade Policy. H.E. Siad Douale participated in a roundtable on February 7, 2025, during the launch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 International Trade Policy for African ambassadors accredited to the United States.	Thu, Feb 13, 2025	Fri, Feb 14, 2025
	Notice for the New Djiboutian Biometric passport Notice for the biometric passports 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 .	Thu, Jun 7, 2018	Thu, Jun 7, 2018
	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
	President Guelleh receives High Level Delegation of the United States House of Representatives The President of the Republic, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, received today a high-level delegation of the United States House of Representatives, led by the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Djibouti, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. In addition to Ms. Ilhan Omar, members of this US House of Representatives delegation received by the President of the Republic included Ms. Codel Bass, Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee, and Ms. Karen Ruth Bass.	Wed, Oct 2, 2019	Wed, Oct 2, 2019
	The Council of Ministers of Djibouti adopted a Bill on the Refugee Status in Djibouti... the creations of an Economic Development Board and a Foundation of the Right to Housing Bill on Refugee Status in Djibouti The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Djibouti adopted a Bill on Refugee Status in Djibouti. This bill aims to strengthen and consolidate the national legal framework regulating the conditions of asylum and refugee status in Djibouti. The Creation of an “Economic Development Board”	Tue, Sep 6, 2016	Fri, Sep 16, 2016
	Press Release on the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of IGAD held in Juba South Sudan on July 23 and 24 2017 COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE (07/24/2017) La 28ème session extraordinaire du Conseil des Ministres de l'IGAD s’est tenue les 23 et 24 juillet 2017 à Juba, capitale de la République du Soudan du Sud. La République de Djibouti a été représentée par son Ministre des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération Internationale, Porte-Parole du Gouvernement, Monsieur Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.		Mon, Jul 24, 2017
	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. The requirements to apply for the biometric passport, in person and in Washington, DC will be posted soon on our website at djiboutiembassyus.org. Therefore, the Embassy does not issue, renew or extend the validity of the old passport.	Fri, Apr 6, 2018	Wed, Mar 21, 2018