News & Announcements
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Year 2015 marked a growth of 6.5% for Djibouti’s National BudgetBudget de l’Etat : L’exercice 2015 marqué par une croissance de 6,5% Rentré dimanche d’un voyage aux Etats-Unis, le chef de l’Etat, M. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, a présidé hier au palais de la République la 15e séance du conseil des ministres. Le principal sujet à l’ordre du jour était un projet de Loi de finances portant règlement définitif du Budget de l’Etat pour l’exercice 2015. Les comptes définitifs de l’Etat pour cet exercice-là ont donc été arrêtés en dépenses et en recettes à 120 milliards de nos francs. |
La Nation |
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 | |
President Guelleh inaugurated , New Corridor Tadjourha -BalhoCe corridor Nord répond aux préoccupations du gouvernement de faire émerger les pôles des développements régionaux » Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Nous reproduisons dans ces colonnes l’intégralité de l’important discours prononcé par le président de la République à l’occasion de l’inauguration hier de la route Tadjourah-Balho. |
La Nation |
Fri, Nov 8, 2019 | |
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 Nation |
Mon, Dec 19, 2022 | |
President Ismail Omar Guelleh participated in the inauguration Ceremony of the New President of Kenya Dr William RutoLE PRÉSIDENT GUELLEH PREND PART À LA CÉRÉMONIE D’INVESTITURE DU NOUVEAU PRÉSIDENT KENYAN WILLIAM RUTO |
La Nation |
Wed, Sep 14, 2022 | |
Fusillade d’Orlando : Le président Guelleh exprime sa solidaritéLe 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 Nation |
Mon, Jun 13, 2016 | |
President Guelleh inaugurate Djibouti's new international free zone, the largest in AfricaDjibouti 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-Presse |
Thu, Jul 5, 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 |
The Washington Post |
Thu, Dec 20, 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 Post |
Mon, Apr 9, 2018 | |
Orlando Shooting: Condolence letter of Ambassador Douale to the US Department of StateAt 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 | ||
Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la DéfensePrésidence de la République Communiqué Entretien téléphonique entre le Président Guelleh et le Secrétaire d’Etat américain à la DéfenseLe 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 | ||
Establisment of Diplomatic Relations Between Djibouti and MauritiusEstablisment 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 passportNotice 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 | |
Ambassador douale gave an interview toPBS News Dennis WholeyAmbassador 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 | ||
NOTICE TO BIOMETRIC PASSPORT APPLICANTSNOTICE 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 | |
Starting January 1 ,2017 Working hours of Djibouti Administration will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday to ThursdayLe 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 RepresentativesThe 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 HousingBill on Refugee Status in Djibouti |
Tue, Sep 6, 2016 | Fri, Sep 16, 2016 | |
L’Ambassadeur a rencontré au Département d’Etat, l’Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs’ Linda Thomas-Greenfield15 avril 2016 - S.E.M l'Ambassadeur Mohamed Siad Douale a rencontré le 15 Avril madame Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. |
Fri, Apr 15, 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 |


