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Welcome To Embassy Djibouti HomeEmbassy NewsU.S. Citizen ServicesVisas to the U.S.U.S. Policy & IssuesResources Embassy Highlights "Hot Brass" Music Concerts (12/05/07) Children and adults alike jammed to tv tunes, jazz, and pop music during public concerts held by “Hot Brass”, the U.S. CENTAF Expeditionary band. The band performed at CDC Ambouli on December 5th and CDC PK12 on December 6th to a crowd of about 250 youth. CDC Ambouli director Mohamed Gaas said that “This group brought American culture to the Djiboutian community and it is a great way to get to know each other”. The Embassy extends a warm thanks to the “Hot Brass” musicians, CDC Ambouli, CDC PK12, the Minister of Sports and Youth, and Camp Lemonier. Journalism 101 Training (11/18/07) November 18th through November 24th, 2007 Mr. George Kazolias, professor of Journalism at American University of Paris presented “Journalism 101”, a five day college course. Twenty-five young journalists from print and electronic media outlets learned several writing techniques and principles of journalism. Mr. Kazolias collaborated with the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Embassy to bring “Journalism 101” to Djibouti. Latest Headlines From the Embassy English Club at the University of Djibouti (10/29/07) Dr. Kathleen List encourages future djiboutians teachers. On October 29th, 2007, University of Djibouti students organized "English Club", a weekly guest speaker program for students who want to practice English. Dr. Kathleen List, Charge D Affairs and Ms. Kanni Osman, USAID Democracy and Governance Specialist, met with university students to discuss teaching and studying abroad. Dr. List and Ms. Osman shared their student experiences in France, Egypt, the U.S., and Djibouti. They also discussed the challenges and rewards of being a professor abroad. Dr. List and Ms. Osman were the first of a series of guest speakers who will share their experti...