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New Ambassador: James C. Swan
(Oct. 3): James Swan succeeds Stuart Symington as the next ambassador to Djibouti. Read his bio
Somalia – Murder of World Food Program Official
(Aug. 19): The United States condemns the murder of Abdulkadir Diad Mohamed, an administration and finance assistant for the World Food Program in Mogadishu, Somalia. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mohamed’s family and colleagues. Full text
Eritrea–Djibouti Border
(June 11): The United States condemns Eritrea’s military aggression against Djibouti in the vicinity of the border between the two countries at Ras Doumeira. Full text |