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Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Apr 22, 2024

United States Department of Defense Awards $25 Million Construction Contract to Djiboutian Businesses

This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti

The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) has awarded a significant $25 million construction contract to five Djiboutian companies. This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti. The contract,…

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- United States donates an Equipped Mobile Field Hospital to Djibouti’s Ministry of Health
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Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Jul 25, 2022

United States donates an Equipped Mobile Field Hospital to Djibouti’s Ministry of Health

Dr. Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Djibouti’s Minister of Health, said of the mobile hospital, “This important donation illustrates the perfect fraternal and sustainable collaboration between our two countries.”

The United States government, through USAID, the Office of Security Cooperation, and Camp Lemonier handed over a fully functional Mobile Field Hospital to the Ministry of Health. This $4,000,000 facility is equipped with water supply, plumbing, power generators, and biomedical equipment. The unit can be moved where needed to help…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Mar 15, 2022

Ambassador Pratt at Handover Ceremony with MENFOP and WFP

The Ambassador turned over $318,000 worth of equipment and machinery to the Secretary General of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training

The Balbala Logistics Transport Center and the Technical High Schools in Tadjourah and Dikhil will receive forklifts, computers and logistics training programs from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance. At the handover ceremony U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan Pratt said, “In partnership with MENFOP and the United Nations, we have established a…

Source: Ambassade des États-Unis en Djibouti | Jan 05, 2022

Coronavirus - Djibouti: United States Donates Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Djibouti

This donation, coordinated by COVAX, will help protect the population of Djibouti, including persons under the age of 18, from the COVID-19 virus and prevent the further spread of the virus’ new strains

The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti announces a new donation by the U.S. Government of 29,250 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as part of the U.S. Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccines arrived in Djibouti on Saturday, January 1st and were transferred to the Military Hospital of Djibouti…

Source: Ambassade des États-Unis en Djibouti | Mar 16, 2020

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti

All routine consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy are canceled until further notice

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti Location: Djibouti Event: On March 15, 2020 the Government of Djibouti announced the suspension of all passenger flights to and from the Republic of Djibouti, effective March 18. All routine consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy are canceled until further notice. In the case of a…

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- U.S. provides Defender patrol boats to Djiboutian Navy
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Source: Ambassade des États-Unis en Djibouti | Feb 28, 2020

U.S. provides Defender patrol boats to Djiboutian Navy

Defender patrol boats combine an unmatched ability to conduct high-speed maneuvers in a compact deployable package

Four Defender patrol boats arrived in port at Djibouti City, Djibouti, in two shipments in late February as part of a train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Djiboutian military. The 27-foot boats were delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) on February 22 for use…

Source: Ambassade des États-Unis en Djibouti | Dec 23, 2019

United States provides 54 New Humvees to Djibouti

The military vehicles will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) for use by its Rapid Intervention Battalion

A shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in port at Djibouti City, Djibouti this week, as part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military. The military vehicles will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) for use by its Rapid Intervention…

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- USAID/DJIBOUTI Workforce Development Project: Graduation Ceremonies for 475 Trained Djiboutian Youth
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Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Aug 08, 2019

USAID/DJIBOUTI Workforce Development Project: Graduation Ceremonies for 475 Trained Djiboutian Youth

Work Ready Now! is a competency-based training program consisting of 7 modules delivered over 76 hours

July 24th was an important day for 155 youth in Gabode who successfully completed 18 days of Work Ready Now! training under the USAID Workforce Development Program (WFD), implemented by Education Development Center (EDC) in collaboration with the National Agency for Employment, Training and Job Placement (ANEFIP). A total of…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Aug 08, 2019

New commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visits Djibouti

This was his first trip to the African continent since taking command on July 26, 2019

The new commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visited Djibouti August 6-8, 2019 to meet with Republic of Djibouti senior defense officials and to attend meetings at Camp Lemonnier. This was his first trip to the African continent since taking command on July 26, 2019.…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti | Mar 18, 2019

Call for Proposals: Julia Taft Refugee Fund for FY 2019

The Julia Taft Fund for Refugees support projects that fill gaps in refugee services not already being addressed by other organizations and that can be filled locally

The US Embassy in Djibouti, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator and the Community Grants Program Office, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2019 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees. What is the Julia Taft Fund for Refugees? The Julia Taft…