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U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries

(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant broadening of its travel restrictions, potentially barring entry from an additional 36 countries, according to a confidential memo from the US State Department. This memo,...

flynas Celebrates Its First Direct Flight Between Jeddah and Djibouti

Inaugural celebration was held at King Abdulaziz International Airport in the presence of the two countries' ambassadors RIYADH , SAUDI ARABIA, January 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best...

Djibouti dodges scrutiny despite China, Iran, Houthi ties and links to illicit activities

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aden, is a crucial chokepoint for global maritime commerce. It handles as much as 20% of international trade, 12% of seaborne oil trade, and 8% of...

Conference held in eastern Chinese city Jinhua to promote China-Africa culture and tourism exchanges, cooperation

JINHUA, China, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Conference on China-Africa Cultural and Tourism Cooperation & Exchange was held in Jinhua City in east China's Zhejiang Province on November 8. A Media Snippet accompanying this...

Minister Dion George: High-Level Ocean of the Future Meeting

Topic: How can the G20 governments work towards energy and trade security through collective action in the sustainable ocean economy (with an emphasis on the just transition in the ocean) Honourable Chairs, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,...

To His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti

AZERBAIJAN, June 27 - 27 June 2024, 11:00 Dear Mr. President, On my own behalf and behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincerest congratulations to you and through you, all your people on the occasion of the National Holiday of the...

To His Excellency Mr. Ismaël Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti

AZERBAIJAN, June 27 - 27 June 2023, 12:02 Dear Mr. President, It is on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of Djibouti – Independence Day that on my behalf and behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I cordially congratulate you and...

Camp Lemonnier Bazaar Connects Djiboutian Artists, Vendors with U.S. Military Members

The bazaar raised $51,113 U.S. dollars in proceeds that goes directly to the local artists and vendors. “We prioritize events like the bazaar because it matters to our service members and our local community not only from an economic perspective,...

The Desert Doctor Traversing Djibouti's Grand Bara Desert

The IOM mobile patrol units carry medical supplies, food, water and other essential items. The patrols depart from the Migrant Response Centre in Obock, where migrants are provided with water, food, shelter, other essential items, medical care, as...

Djibouti Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccinations for Migrants

Migrants in Djibouti are being vaccinated against COVID-19 for the first time, as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) works with the Government to support the national immunization effort. Since the start of the COVID-19 vaccine...

Djibouti's First National Strategy on Migration Targets Challenges from Horn of Africa

Host to 150,000 undocumented migrants and a transit hub for thousands of others from the Horn of Africa heading to the Gulf, Djibouti aims to improve their welfare and that of hosting communities through the country's first National Strategy for...

NSA Naples Community Lends a Hand to Deliver Influx of Holiday Packages

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (NAVSUP FLCSI) receives more than a million pounds of mail and packages during the holiday season to be delivered to installations throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central...

East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel J. Kritenbrink and African Affairs Assistant Secretary Molly Phee on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda

MR PRICE: Thanks very much and good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining this call. We’re very pleased to have the opportunity to preview the Secretary’s upcoming travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of...

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland’s Travel to Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria 

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. In Djibouti, Under Secretary Nuland and an interagency team will meet with government counterparts to advance...

Djibouti joins global action to prevent COVID-19 as first case is confirmed in the country

Download logo The Ministry of Health of Djibouti has confirmed the country’s first case of COVID-19. Health authorities reported the patient as a Spanish national who arrived on a military flight and was directly put in quarantine with no contact...

Djibouti Travel Alert

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Djibouti that a presidential election has been scheduled for April 8, 2016. There is a possibility that spontaneous protests will occur during the election cycle and some...

Accor expands luxury footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Fairmont in Djibouti

Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the...

New World Bank Group Program to Boost Djibouti's Efforts to Reduce Poverty

Download logo The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors on September 23, 2021 discussed the new 2022-2026 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Djibouti, which supports the country’s goal of reducing poverty through a strong focus on...

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in a new African market with the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti, in partnership with Salaam Properties

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The hotel marks the Group’s entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and...

Djibouti Travel Warning

The U.S. Government continues to receive information about potential terrorist threats aimed at Western (including U.S.) and Djiboutian interests in Djibouti. Terrorist acts can include suicide operations, bombings (to include car bombings),...