News & Announcements

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Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on Djiboutian National Day On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Djibouti on the anniversary of your independence on June 27...	U.S. Department of StateMon, Jun 27, 2016	Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Secretary Kerry Travel to Colombo, Nairobi, Mogadishu, Djibouti, Riyadh and Paris April 27, 2015 - ...The Secretary will travel to Djibouti, Djibouti, on May 5, where he will meet high-level leaders to discuss our bilateral cooperation and their support to evacuation efforts from Yemen. He will engage with Djiboutian youth and religious leaders on a range of issues. The Secretary will also visit with U.S. military personnel at Camp Lemonnier. This is the first time that a sitting Secretary of State will visit Djibouti.	U.S. Department of StateMon, Apr 27, 2015	Mon, Apr 27, 2015
US Secretary of State's Visit to Djibouti The President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh received at the Presidential Palace US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his first visit to Djibouti on March 9, 2018. Mr. Tillerson and his delegation had a working meeting with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and also a joint Press conference.	U.S. Department of StateFri, Mar 9, 2018	Wed, Mar 14, 2018
U.S. Department of State Press Statement on Djibouti Presidential Elections April 12, 2021 - The United States looks forward to working with the government of President Ismail Omar Guelleh and the people of Djibouti to advance our common interests following Djibouti’s presidential election on April 9.	U.S. Department of StateMon, Apr 12, 2021	Wed, Apr 21, 2021
Déclaration du président Biden à l’occasion du ramadan La Maison-Blanche Le 1er avril 2022 Jill et moi adressons nos meilleurs vœux aux communautés musulmanes des États-Unis et du monde entier à l’occasion du début du mois béni du ramadan.	U.S. Department of StateFri, Apr 1, 2022	Mon, Apr 4, 2022
U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE'S MESSAGE FOR DJIBOUTI NATIONAL DAY On behalf of President Trump and people of the United States, I wish the people and government of Djibouti a happy national day as you celebrate the 41st anniversary of your independence on June 27. Our peoples and governments have long benefited from our partnership, which contributes to the peace, development, and growth in Djibouti and the region. We look forward to our partnership continuing to advance the peace and prosperity of our peoples.	U.S. Department of StateWed, Jun 27, 2018	Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Statement by President Biden Marking the Occasion of Ramadan Statement by President Biden Marking the Occasion of Ramadan Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan.	The White HouseMon, Apr 4, 2022	Mon, Apr 4, 2022
H.E. Amb Douale attended the Iftar dinner hosted by H.E. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, at the White House. His Excellency Ambassador Douale attended the Iftar dinner hosted by His Excellency Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States at White House on Thursday, March 27,2025 . This event was an occasion for the President to break the fast with members of the Muslim community observing the holy month of Ramadan. It also served as a gesture of support for Muslim citizens in the United States. For this special occasion, the President invited Muslim ambassadors accredited to the United States.	The White HouseSun, Apr 6, 2025	Sun, Apr 6, 2025
Remarks by President Obama and President Guelleh of Djibouti before Bilateral Meeting May 05, 2014 - PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome President Guelleh and his delegation here today. I had an opportunity to visit Djibouti when I was a senator, before I was elected President, and saw firsthand the importance of U.S. cooperation with Djibouti.	The White HouseMon, May 5, 2014	Mon, May 5, 2014
U.S. National Security Advisor Visit to Djibouti March 9, 2014 - Ambassador Rice met with senior leaders and U.S. troops from the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier to discuss CJTF operations in the region.	Embassy of the United States in DjiboutiSun, Mar 9, 2014	Sun, Mar 9, 2014
The World bank Economic outlook was published : Djibouti medium-term economic outlook is positive, as the Government’s strategy of positioning the country as a regional trade, logistics, and digital hub gains traction. Economic Outlook The medium-term economic outlook is positive, as the Government’s strategy of positioning the country as a regional trade, logistics, and digital hub gains traction. GDP growth is expected to reach 7.0 percent in 2019 before accelerating to 8.0	The World BankThu, Apr 4, 2019	Thu, Apr 4, 2019
World Bank Group Executive Directors Visit Djibouti to Discuss Country’s Development Prospects World Bank Group Executive Directors Visit Djibouti to Discuss Country’s Development Prospects DJIBOUTI, January 15, 2020 – A delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors (EDs) has concluded its visit to Djibouti after gaining a comprehensive perspective of the country’s current development status and future opportunities, with its focus on youth and women.	The World BankWed, Jan 15, 2020	Wed, Jan 15, 2020
Minister of Finance Ilyas Dawaleh signed Project which will expand quality education for 35,000 children with VP Mena Ferid Belhaj Minister of Finance Ilyas Dawaleh signed Project which will expand quality education for 35,000 children with VP Mena Ferid Belhaj . Also with the presence of Minister of Budget, Abdoulkarim Aden Cher and Amb Mohamed Siad Douale .	The World BankTue, Oct 29, 2019	Mon, Oct 28, 2019
World Bank to provide US$43 Million in Concessional Financing to Djibouti for 2016-17 to Create Jobs, Support Incomes, and Improve Services for the Poor WASHINGTON, May 31, 2016—The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors endorsed today an updated strategy to help Djibouti address vulnerability and improve service delivery.	The World BankTue, May 31, 2016	Tue, May 31, 2016
Doing Business 2019: Djibouti Jumps 55 Ranks DJIBOUTI, October 31, 2018 – Djibouti saw a rise of 55 ranks in the World Bank World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business global rankings. This was announced in the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform, released today. This year, Djibouti cleared the top 100 economies, sitting at 99th globally. Last year, the report ranked Djibouti at 154.	The World BankWed, Oct 31, 2018	Mon, Nov 5, 2018
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union appoints General Osman Nour Soubagleh of the Republic of Djibouti as Commander of the AMISOM Force Addis Ababa, 31 May 2016 : The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, appointed General Osman Nour Soubagleh as Commander of the AMISOM Force. General Soubagleh will henceforth take command of the military component of AMISOM to replace Lieutenant-General Jonathan Rono of Kenya. The appointment of General Soubagleh comes at a crucial time for the operations in Somalia. General Soubagleh will thus participate in the meeting on the Revision of the Concept of Operations of AMISOM scheduled to take place from 7 to 17 June 2016 in Addis Ababa and Nairobi... Read more...	African UnionTue, May 31, 2016	Tue, May 31, 2016
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA African Union member states signed the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement bringing together 55 countries – more than 1.2 billion people – and a combined GDP of more than $3 trillion.	African UnionWed, Mar 21, 2018	Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Djibouti / USA: President Ismail Omar Guelleh was the patron of a signing ceremony for several contracts worth $25 Million held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The contracts were awarded to four large Djiboutian companies through ‘Djibouti First’, a program designed to give priority to local businesses.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Sun, Nov 5, 2017	Sun, Nov 5, 2017
Djibouti and Ethiopia sign the Pipeline project length the 767 km to export Ethiopian gas via Djibouti port. Djibouti et l'Ethiopie procèdent à la signature du projet de construction d'un pipeline de 767 km pour l'exportation du gaz éthiopien via les ports de Djibouti Le ministre djiboutien de l’Energie, chargé des Ressources naturelles, M. Yonis Ali Guedi, et son homologue de la République fédérale d’Ethiopie, Dr Samuel Hurcato, ont procédé aujourd'hui à Addis-Abeba à la signature du projet de construction d'un pipeline de 767 km destiné à l'exportation du gaz éthiopien via les ports de Djibouti.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Fri, Feb 15, 2019	Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Meeting between His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh and US Senator Mr. Martin Heinrich 31/08/2016 - Le Président Ismail Omar Guelleh reçoit le Sénateur américain Martin Heinrich Le Président Ismail Omar Guelleh a reçu en fin de matinée de ce mercredi au palais de la République, M. Martin Heinrich, Sénateur américain qui est par ailleurs membre du Comité du Service Armée du Sénat. Le Chef de l’Etat et M. Heinrich se sont entretenus pendant plusieurs dizaines de minutes. Les discussions ont porté sur des questions de la plus haute importance relatives à la sécurité et à la coopération militaire.	Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI)Wed, Aug 31, 2016	Wed, Aug 31, 2016

Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on Djiboutian National Day

Secretary Kerry Travel to Colombo, Nairobi, Mogadishu, Djibouti, Riyadh and Paris

US Secretary of State's Visit to Djibouti

U.S. Department of State Press Statement on Djibouti Presidential Elections

Déclaration du président Biden à l’occasion du ramadan

U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE'S MESSAGE FOR DJIBOUTI NATIONAL DAY

Statement by President Biden Marking the Occasion of Ramadan

H.E. Amb Douale attended the Iftar dinner hosted by H.E. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, at the White House.

Remarks by President Obama and President Guelleh of Djibouti before Bilateral Meeting

U.S. National Security Advisor Visit to Djibouti

The World bank Economic outlook was published : Djibouti medium-term economic outlook is positive, as the Government’s strategy of positioning the country as a regional trade, logistics, and digital hub gains traction.

World Bank Group Executive Directors Visit Djibouti to Discuss Country’s Development Prospects

Minister of Finance Ilyas Dawaleh signed Project which will expand quality education for 35,000 children with VP Mena Ferid Belhaj

World Bank to provide US$43 Million in Concessional Financing to Djibouti for 2016-17 to Create Jobs, Support Incomes, and Improve Services for the Poor

Doing Business 2019: Djibouti Jumps 55 Ranks

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union appoints General Osman Nour Soubagleh of the Republic of Djibouti as Commander of the AMISOM Force

AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

Djibouti / USA: President Ismail Omar Guelleh was the patron of a signing ceremony for several contracts worth $25 Million held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

Djibouti and Ethiopia sign the Pipeline project length the 767 km to export Ethiopian gas via Djibouti port.

Meeting between His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh and US Senator Mr. Martin Heinrich