Dec 30, 2007 | Iran Daily
Davoudi Meets Libyan, Djiboutian Presidents
“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
Soldiers help students learn language, culture
“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
Iranian Vice President wraps up African tour
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
Iran ready to implement economic projects in Djibouti - Davoudi
“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
Africom and the new scramble for Africa
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
Troops offer love and knowledge to Horn of Africa
“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
Gunston Hall, 22nd MEU (SOC) complete military exercise with Djibouti
“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
Tune in for 22nd annual WVEC-TV Holiday Salute
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
Contracts for December 17, 2007
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
Djiboutians delight in the sounds of 'Hot Brass'
“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
Gates visits Djibouti to promote mission
“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
Gates makes third trip to Afghanistan
“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