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On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, becoming the first sitting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to become Secretary in over a century.
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Information Resource Center (IRC) of the U.S. Embassy Djibouti is now open to the public.
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The Mayor of Djibouti, the U.S. Embassy, and the Institut Francais open the Municipal Library, the first of its kind in Djibouti
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Around 1000 people attended a USAID World Aids Day event at PK 12 outside Djiboutiville, gaining HIV awareness through music, drama, peer education, and most importantly, testing.
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U.S. Ambassador exercises right to vote in the November U.S. Election, even while overseas.
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UPR 16th Session – Intervention for Djibouti
We congratulate the Djiboutian people for conducting peaceful legislative elections in February 2013, which included participation by opposition parties and independent media coverage.
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offers for Information on Omar Hammami and Jehad Mostafa
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is offering rewards for information on two members of the Somalia-based terrorist organization, al-Shabaab. The Department has authorized rewards of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Omar Shafik Hammami or Jehad Serwan Mostafa.
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Scheduled Post-Election Protest: March 1, 2013
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution in light of scheduled post-election protests. The largest Djiboutian opposition party has announced plans to protest the afternoon of Friday, March 1.
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Energy Security a U.S. Foreign Policy Priority, Clinton Says
Washington — The need to maintain safe, reliable and adequate energy supplies will be an increasing priority in U.S. foreign policy of the 21st century, said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton October 18 in what was billed as an important address on energy diplomacy. Read her speech in french.
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Statement by Secretary Clinton : Election of New Somali President
Read the statement by Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Election of New Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud
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Initiative Africa interview with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bruce Wharton
Watch U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Bruce Wharton interview with Oumarou Barry from Initiative Africa.
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Statement by Secretary Clinton: Djiboutian National Day
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Djibouti on the 35th anniversary of your independence this June 27.
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Remarks by Secretary Clinton at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Summit
Secretary Clinton: "Good morning everyone. Thank you. Thank you so much. Oh, it is absolutely a pleasure to see all of you here today and I’ve been getting reports about the conference, and I am so excited to join you today to talk about what we are focused on here at this Summit on Women and the Economy."
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