Djibouti News

“Iran and Libya share common stands on the right of the Lebanese people to have the final say in their affairs and their destiny”

First Vice President Parviz Davoudi conferred with Libyan Leader Muammar Qaddafi on expansion of mutual relations as well as regional and international cooperation. via Iran Daily

“There's been a couple times when people say we are here for resources. They will say 'colonialism'”

A student at an English discussion group in Djibouti City, Djibouti, struggles to find a word during a recent discussion. via Stars and Stripes

Iran's Vice President Parviz Davoudi has wrapped up his three-day visit to Libya and Djibouti which was aimed at promoting relations, PressTV reported. via IranMania News

“Close viewpoints by the two countries can help further upgrade mutual relations”

Iran - Djibouti - Davoudi Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said here Friday that Iran is ready to contribute to implementation of different economic projects in Djibouti. via IRNA

Soldiers prepare to fire M-4 carbines during training on a range in rural Djibouti as Djiboutian Army troops observe. via IntelliBriefs

THE Emiri Diwan has announced that HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani will receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha at Wajba Palace today according to the following schedule: l Immediately ... via Gulf Times

“We're saving people, and that's our whole mission, is to prevent some of the terrorism and extremism in the area.”

Reported by: Mike Gooding When you think of war, images of violence and heartache spring to mind, but one mission in the Horn of Africa is all about spreading peace. via 13 WVEC.com

“The training between the Marines and Djiboutians was important because it not only sharpens both our military skills, but it fosters friendships and provides a greater understanding of how we can better operate together”

USS GUNSTON HALL, At Sea The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall and embarked elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit completed bilateral exercise, Image Nautilus 2007, with Djiboutian forces ... via WNCT-TV Greenville

The crew interviewing members of the US armed forces in Djibouti, Africa. For WVEC TV's 22nd Annual "Holiday Salute" show, formerly "Navy Christmas," 13News reporter Mike Gooding and 13News photographer Pierre ... via 13 WVEC.com

Hesco Bastion Ltd., Great Britain is being awarded a maximum $195,000,000.00 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for Concertainer Defense Walls. via Department of Defense News

“What I enjoyed most was the fact that the band came to us in our place to play music for us and entertain our youth”

The U.S. Central Command Air Forces Expeditionary Band "Hot Brass" played for nearly 100 Djiboutians Dec. via Carolina Flyer Online

“The Horn of Africa is ripe for exploitation by terrorists; within its vast regions of under-governed areas there is a free flow of the instruments of war”

Lance Cpl. David Jaime, 21, of Santa Maria, Calif., demonstrates to the gathered members of the Djiboutian air force how to use a squad automatic weapon at a joint exercise on Dec. via Stars and Stripes

“Civilian casualties blamed on these forces is a prime complaint”

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates arrives, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Djibouti, Djibouti. via Kansas.com

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates arrives, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Djibouti, Djibouti. via Press of Atlantic City

“The 486th has provided excellent support to us throughout our mission”

As reported here , a great use of an existing knowledge base in furtherance of mission accomplishment: A five-man Maritime Civil Affairs Team from the Maritime Civil Affairs Group at Naval Amphibious Base ... via EagleSpeak

Two stowaways from the Republic of Djibouti were detained for immigration violations after being discovered hiding aboard a military cargo ship. via Clarion Dispatch

“Moving around the towns and the different areas that we had the chance to go visit, you just see a change in attitude”

Positive permanent changes in the Iraqi people are beginning to show, said Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. via Free Republic

“Due to close interagency cooperation and planning, there has been no impact on military operations at the Port of Beaumont.”

Two stowaways caught aboard a military cargo ship had no impact on any operations at the Port of Beaumont, according to a military news release. via The Beaumont Enterprise

“The people from the (Djiboutian) navy were really happy with this new pier that is coming next March. The chief of the navy was there, and he was very happy to see that his patrol boats would be able to be stationed there”

Distinguished visitors toured several project sites in Obock to get a first-hand glimpse of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's operations, during a key leadership engagement, Nov. via InterestAlert.com

“Female genital cutting (FGC) has long-term physiological, sexual and psychological effects”

Researchers and activists are linking the feminization of HIV-AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa with another major health affliction for women in the region: female genital mutilation. via AllAfrica.com