A new railroad connecting Djibouti City and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia began operations in early 2018. The unit enabled . )note: data are in 2017 dollars, 4.81% (2021 est. "It is amazing what this diverse group of people can accomplish in this small area of Africa.". ), vegetables, milk, beef, camel milk, lemons, limes, goat meat, mutton, beans, tomatoes, construction, agricultural processing, shipping, 28.39% (2021 est. )from coal and metallurgical coke: 0 metric tonnes of CO2 (2019 est. About eight miles from Camp Lemonnier is a 90-acre plot of land, recently acquired by China. The 404th MEB Soldiers earned their patches while deployed to CJTF-HOA, located at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the only permanent military base on the African continent. The U.S. had consular representation in the former colony of French Somaliland starting in 1929. Have a readied, non-combative force that can respond quickly across the tyranny of distance in Africa. Djibouti is challenged by a rapidly expanding workforce without the necessary skills to meet the economic needs of the country, resulting in high unemployment as well as unfilled high-skilled jobs. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Brig. Djibouti is strategically located in the Horn of Africa and is a key U.S. partner on security, regional stability, and humanitarian efforts across the region. U.S. assistance supports education, health, workforce development, renewable energy, and civil society development. The 404th MEB Soldiers earned their patches while deployed to CJTF-HOA, located at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the only permanent military base on the African continent. "Africa is home to a complex security environment - ripe with opportunity and challenges alike. The Djiboutian government is supportive of U.S. interests and proactively promotes countering violent extremism; hosts the only enduring U.S. military presence in Africa at Camp Lemonnier, established by formal agreement in 2003; and provides the U.S. with access to Djiboutis port facilities and airport. Close coordination is vital as we work with our regional partners to address threats to peace, stability and development in the region.. Prone to droughts and floods, the country has few natural resources and must import more than 80% of its food from neighboring countries or Europe. Pictured are, left to right: Capt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. ), inadequate supplies of potable water; water pollution; limited arable land; deforestation (forests threatened by agriculture and the use of wood for fuel); desertification; endangered species, party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlandssigned, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements, particulate matter emissions: 40.38 micrograms per cubic meter (2016 est. )$366.358 million (2020 est. )industrial: 0 cubic meters (2017 est. ), number of registered air carriers: 2 (2020)inventory of registered aircraft operated by air carriers: 4, total: 3over 3,047 m: 12,438 to 3,047 m: 11,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2021), total: 101,524 to 2,437 m: 1914 to 1,523 m: 7under 914 m: 2 (2021), total: 97 km (2017) (Djibouti segment of the 756 km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway)standard gauge: 97 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge, total: 33by type: bulk carrier 1, container ship 1, general cargo 2, oil tanker 8, other 21 (2021), Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD): Army, Navy, Air Force; Djibouti Coast Guard; Ministry of Interior: National Gendarmerie, National Police (2022)note: the National Police is responsible for security within Djibouti City and has primary control over immigration and customs procedures for all land border-crossing points, while the National Gendarmerie is responsible for all security outside of Djibouti City, as well as for protecting critical infrastructure within the city, such as the international airport, 3.5% of GDP (2019 est.) )spirits: 0.14 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est. The contingent is commanded by Colonel Osman Doubad. Each EDRE serves to reinforce the U.S. partnership with host countries and to validate the EARFs capabilities to execute their mission across the Horn of Africa. note: data are in current year dollars$4.764 billion (2019 est. U.S. assistance supports a program portfolio to strengthen early childhood and primary education and technical training opportunities for youth, decrease unemployment, and build a vibrant civil society to contribute more fully to Djiboutis development priorities. ), general assessment: Djibouti remains one of the last bastions where the national telco has a monopoly on all telecom services, including fixed lines, mobile, internet, and broadband; despite the country benefiting from its location as a hub for international submarine cables, prices for telecom services remain relatively high, and out of reach for a number of customers, weighing on market advancement; the Djibouti government is aiming to sell a minority stake in the incumbent telco (retaining some control of decisions) while securing the financial backing and the management acumen of a foreign operator; this is part of a larger plan to modernize the countrys economy more generally; the state expects to conduct a sale of up to 40% of the company to an international investor by the end 2022 (2022)domestic: about 4 per 100 fixed-line teledensity and nearly 44 per 100 mobile-cellular; Djibouti Telecom (DT) is the sole provider of telecommunications services and utilizes mostly a microwave radio relay network; fiber-optic cable is installed in the capital; rural areas connected via wireless local loop radio systems; mobile cellular coverage is primarily limited to the area in and around Djibouti city (2020)international: country code - 253; landing points for the SEA-ME-WE-3 & 5, EASSy, Aden-Djibouti, Africa-1, DARE-1, EIG, MENA, Bridge International, PEACE Cable, and SEACOMfiber-optic submarine cable systems providing links to Asia, the Middle East, Europe,Southeast Asia, Australiaand Africa; satellite earth stations - 2 (1 Intelsat - Indian Ocean and 1 Arabsat) (2019)note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services, state-owned Radiodiffusion-Television de Djibouti operates the sole terrestrial TV station, as well as the only 2 domestic radio networks; no private TV or radio stations; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available (2019), total: 582,921 (2020 est. )proven reserves: 0 metric tons (2019 est. The MEB planned exercises, ensuring the EARF was ready to deploy to assist anywhere in Africa. )5.55% (2019 est. Learn more about our workDelivering Vaccinesand onCOVID-19 Recovery. In cases . U.S. Brig. Formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Republic of Djibouti began in 1977, following independence from France. One of the key goals shared by the governments of Djibouti and the United States is to strengthen Djiboutis economy and grow our economic partnership by increasing employment in the Djiboutian workforce. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. The 404th MEB deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa in early 2022. A new program to pioneer early childhood education is also expected to begin in 2023. A 96 is a 96 hour pass to do whatever you like. "The 196th MEB has brought boundless energy, enthusiasm, team spirit, willingness to learn, grow, and improve daily and made this headquarters and our mission exponentially better. ), total: 46.02 deaths/1,000 live birthsmale: 53.12 deaths/1,000 live birthsfemale: 38.71 deaths/1,000 live births (2023 est. Everything we do to support our African partners is aligned with our Department of Defense and Department of State colleagues in the region; the East African Security Forum is an example of how we effectively coordinate our support, said Zana. By Staff Sgt. U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics In collaboration with Djiboutis national employment agency, the WFD activity supported a major internship program for more than 500 young Djiboutian job seekers, of which more than 26 percent were later hired. The United States has supported the Djiboutian governments efforts to combat COVID-19, including donating hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses and providing technical support for vaccine distribution. However, with the escalation of the ongoing Yemen conflict, Yemenis began fleeing to Djibouti in March 2015, with almost 20,000 arriving by August 2017. The Government of Djibouti plans to turn Djibouti into a major commercial and shipping hub for East Africa. Cody H. Ramirez), Members of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade listen to Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, after receiving their combat patch, a military milestone earned while serving in hostile conditions, March 17, 2022. U.S. assistance supports MENFOPs efforts to improve the quality of primary education across the country. )investment in inventories: 0.3% (2017 est. ), at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.01 male(s)/female15-64 years: 0.77 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.78 male(s)/femaletotal population: 0.83 male(s)/female (2023 est. )crude oil and lease condensate imports: 0 bbl/day (2018 est. During his travels, he met with civilian and military leaders in Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya. Landlocked Ethiopia exports nearly 90 percent of its goods through Djiboutis ports. Langley and Thresher toured the base - home to U.S. Africa Command's JIC and 40 percent of the command's analytical workforce - before receiving an operations update and meeting with the personnel assigned there. "How well this mission is executed determines the U.S. and its partners' overall objective as the partner of choice for Djibouti.". Djibouti Deployment. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. U.S. Embassy The 196th MEB brings many talents to CJTF-HOA. )government consumption: 29.2% (2017 est. U.S. assistance also is contributing to the strengthening of Djiboutian civil society organizations to foster accountable governance and improve service delivery. )forest: 0.2% (2018 est. Gen. Stephen Case, deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, speaks with Department of State officials during the 2022 East Africa Security Forum at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. 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The USAID Citizen Engagement program involves a mix of technical assistance, training, combatting female genital mutilation, strengthening civil society organizations, and capacity building interventions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. You all are going to live through history here, added Zana, regarding the MEBs next eight months in Djibouti, East Africa and the greater continent. DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (March 5, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to United States Naval Construction Battalions, or "Seabee" units deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), held a ball celebrating the 80th birthday of the Seabees March 5. From the moment they arrived, the MEB began planning and executing exercises for base defense. )0.15% (2018 est. Jason Coln, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, observes as members of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade wait to receive their combat patches, a military milestone earned while serving in hostile conditions, March 17, 2022. ), 4.37 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est. )subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 3 (2020 est. THE LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF DJIBOUTI Djibouti, 26 th February 2023 1. In February, the information operations cell hosted the first cyber-defense exchange between CJTF HOA, the Djiboutian military and the French. Members of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, headquartered in Normal, Illinois, celebrated a milestone in their military careers as they received their combat patch, for military members serving in hostile conditions, March 17, 2022. Under operational command of CJTF-HOA, Task Force Red Dragon is comprised of Soldiers with the Virginia Army National Guard, Tennessee Army National Guard, and Kentucky National Guard. )nuclear: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. Djibouti enjoys a lucrative role as a landlord. History of U.S. Relations With Djibouti An official website of the United States Government, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Country Page, Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. These challenges, including democratic backsliding, conflict, drought and famine, are exactly why the East Africa Security Forum exists. ), agriculture: 2.4% (2017 est. U.S. exports to Djibouti include vegetable oil, wheat, machinery, and foodstuffs. "The 196th has accomplished so many missions here that should make everyone at home proud of their service member," said Meyer. Cody H. Ramirez), Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), places newly earned combat patches, a military milestone earned while serving in hostile conditions, on members of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, March 17, 2022. Coordinator for the Arctic Region, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of International Religious Freedom, Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Management Strategy and Solutions, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. It is the JSDF's first full-scale, long term overseas base. The 196th MEB arrived in East Africa in September. Their current combat deployment is with CJTF-HOA, located at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the only permanent U.S. military base on the African continent. The 404th MEB Soldiers earned their patches while deployed to CJTF-HOA, located at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the only permanent military base on the African continent. Of the 209,700 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX. Instability and security concerns exist throughout the globe; it is no different for East Africa where the threat of violent extremist organizations persists. In December 2011, Djibouti became the third country to contribute to AMISOM. February 18, 2022 / 9:03 AM / CBS News A look at Africa's only U.S. military base A look at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti, the only U.S. military base in Africa 03:32 the CAF has nearly 1,400 military personnel forward deployed for NATO air, land, and sea missions in the European theater, including up to 650 troops in Latvia and 140 in Romania (2022) The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Djibouti is a member. Town Clerk Karimah Mickens Thursday swearing in Morton. . CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI 03.17.2022 Story by Spc. Our relationships are based on shared values and interests in East African security.. "What worked in the past is not necessarily the best approach today, but we find solutions and work together to continue the mission.". Bareis, who will celebrate 20 years with the sheriff's department in November, said the upcoming deployment to a U.S. ), forest revenues: 0.26% of GDP (2018 est. Djibouti hosts modern port facilities, which enable the growth of the logistics and services sector. One thing I really appreciate about the Army is the high standard we hold for recognition, said Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. January 31, 2022 // Staff Sgt. The United States is focused on improving the quality of vocational workforce readiness programs, facilitating sustainable ties between vocational education centers and employment providers. note: data are in current year dollars$3.695 billion (2020 est.) Cody H. Ramirez), Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), returns a salute to a member of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade after placing a newly earned combat patch on the Soldier, March 17, 2022. Principal embassy officials are listed in the Departments Key Officers List. The MEB's mission in East Africa is unique and complex, spread across the entire region. U.S. assistance focuses on improving reading and literacy skills of 55,000 primary school students through improved reading instruction, enhanced community participation in early grade reading, pre-service and in-service teacher training, and improved policy environment to support reading. )from petroleum and other liquids: 610,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2019 est. Updated August 2, 2022 Djibouti The small, arid East African country of Djibouti is strategically located along one of the world's busiest . Your Soldier is selfless and dedicated to others and they represent South Dakota and their families extremely well.". Djibouti's population in 2022. ), improved: urban: 99.7% of populationrural: 59.3% of populationtotal: 90.8% of populationunimproved: urban: 0.3% of populationrural: 40.7% of populationtotal: 9.2% of population (2020 est. The 196th continued the mission despite the downgraded environment. 185mailing address: 2150 Djibouti Place, Washington DC 20521-2150telephone: [253] 21-45-30-00FAX: [253] 21-45-31-29email address and website: [email protected]://dj.usembassy.gov/, two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green with a white isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a red five-pointed star in the center; blue stands for sea and sky and the Issa Somali people; green symbolizes earth and the Afar people; white represents peace; the red star recalls the struggle for independence and stands for unity, red star; national colors: light blue, green, white, red, name: "Jabuuti" (Djibouti)lyrics/music: Aden ELMI/Abdi ROBLEHnote: adopted 1977, food import-dependent Horn of Africa economy driven by various national military bases and port-based trade; fairly resilient from COVID-19 disruptions; major re-exporter; increasing Ethiopian and Chinese trade relations; investing in infrastructure, $5.432 billion (2021 est. One of the major responsibilities of CJTF-HOA is to maintain an East African Response Force (EARF). I. Follow us. )177.721 (2019 est. Djibouti maintains an embassy in the United States at Suite 515, 1156 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, (tel. While in Timbuktu, members of the MEB trained with French counterparts and conducted operational assessments. The French signed additional treaties with the ethnic Somali in 1885. Naval Forces Africa and Commander, Navy Installations Command. The United States is working with other governments, global initiatives including COVAX and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT), and other partners to get COVID-19 vaccines to where they are needed most. According to Zana, both the earning of and the experience that comes along with a combat patch is one of those monumental, life-changing experiences. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Djibouti's total population was 1.01 million in January 2022.. Data show that Djibouti's population increased by 14 thousand (+1.4 percent) between 2021 and 2022.. 47.5 percent of Djibouti's population is female, while 52.5 percent of the population is male.. At the start of 2022, 78.4 percent of Djibouti's population lived in urban centres, while 21.6 . Learning how each partner operates is priceless for the EARF and our ability to respond to situations in the region.". The combat patch has been a symbol of military service during combat operations since World War I and continues to serve as an emblem of personal sacrifice. Debora Patta toured Camp Lemonnier and spoke with military commanders there. Health care, particularly outside the capital, is limited by poor infrastructure, shortages of equipment and supplies, and a lack of qualified personnel. (approximately $180 million)3.5% of GDP (2018 est.) )subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 4 (2020 est. Djiboutis Membership in International Organizations. )$4,800 (2020 est. Gen. Stephen Case, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA, listen to a mission brief during the 2022 East Africa Security Forum at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2022. )33.7% of GDP (2016 est. "; the presence of several naval task forces in the Gulf of Aden and additional anti-piracy measures on the part of ship operators, including the use of on-board armed security teams, contributed to the drop in incidents; the EU naval mission, Operation ATALANTA, continues its operations in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean through 2022; naval units from China, India, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea, the US, and other countries also operate in conjunction with EU forces; China has established a base in Djibouti to support its deployed naval units in the Horn of Africa, al-Shabaabnote: details about the history, aims, leadership, organization, areas of operation, tactics, targets, weapons, size, and sources of support of the group(s) appear(s) in Appendix-T. Djibouti-Somalia: Djibouti maintains economic ties and border accords with "Somaliland" leadership while maintaining some political ties to various factions in Somalia; Djibouti-Eritrea: in 2008, Eritrean troops moved across the border on Ras Doumera peninsula and occupied Doumera Island with undefined sovereignty in the Red Sea; the Eritrean occupation of remote Doumeira Island and portions peninsula persists unabated as of September 2009; porous boundary over largely uninhabited areas provides access for smuggling and other illegal activities; as of 7 June 2010, Qatar was mediating Eritrea-Djibouti border dispute. 202-331-0270). ), widespread lack of access: due to unfavorable weather and high food prices - about 192,000 people are estimated to be experiencing acute food insecurity between July and December 2022 mainly due to insufficient rains in 2021 and 2022, which affected rangelands and pastoral livelihoods, and high food prices (2022), municipal solid waste generated annually: 114,997 tons (2002 est. Travel Information, An official website of the United States Government, Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. )$563.976 million (2019 est. Its a great reminder of our why behind serving and to remember those who came before us. The use of blue alludes to the commitment to the unity and coordination of Africas allies to promote the AFRICOM mission. [3] Each EDRE is planned for months but executed in moments. ), electrification - total population: 42% (2019)electrification - urban areas: 54% (2019)electrification - rural areas: 1% (2019), installed generating capacity: 130,000 kW (2020 est. Naval base in the east African nation of Djibouti would make it impossible to run for reelection, as he would have no ability to campaign. As with any high-stakes responsibilities, practice is key; although, the exercises also offer opportunities for forming and improving relationships with players who would be involved in direct emergency responses. The crisis planning team conducted site surveys in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Ranger riding to the rescue in its coverage of the presence of the US Army 1 st Battalion 75 th Ranger Regiment in Djibouti, which was ready to deploy for supposed evacuations in Ethiopia. )transmission/distribution losses: 120 million kWh (2019 est. The Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti (Japanese: , Hepburn: Jibuchi Kyouwakoku ni okeru Jieitai Kyoten) is a military base operated by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) located in Ambouli, Djibouti alongside the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.. ), fossil fuels: 98.2% of total installed capacity (2020 est. )services: 80.2% (2017 est. The open forum consisted of four sessions throughout the day and was an excellent source of information sharing and coordinating between all of the U.S. organizations working in the region. This includes 58,500 Pfizer and 151,200 J&J doses. The Army Reserve's 492nd Engineer Company is. Djibouti hosts the only enduring U.S. military presence in Africa at Camp Lemonnier, established by formal agreement in 2003. These imports include coffee, vegetables, perfumery, and cosmetics. Educational and cultural exchange programs cement people-to-people ties between the United States and Djibouti. This military assistance had been requested by the Beninese president Patrice Talon, who is on very good terms with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame. )$5.121 billion (2019 est. U.S.-DJIBOUTI RELATIONS Strategically located in the Horn of Africa at the mouth of the Red Sea, Djibouti is a key U.S. partner on security, regional stability, and humanitarian efforts across the region. ), $5.16 billion (2021 est.) Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Country Page, U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. The 404th MEB deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa in early 2022. The region of present-day Djibouti was the site of the medieval Ifat and Adal Sultanates. During FY 2022, USAID/BHA provided more than $8 million in support of refugee economic recovery and market systems, food assistance, humanitarian coordination and information management, and nutrition assistance programming in Djibouti. More than 50 US government interagency officials working in more than 10 countries throughout East Africa met together in Djibouti for the 2022 East Africa Security Forum on May 11, 2022. The exercises create opportunities for CJTF-HOA staff and leadership to link with U.S. Embassies and assets on the ground, building standardized and familiar security practices. Djibouti is a member of the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Arab League, and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), among other organizations. )permanent crops: 0% (2018 est. U.S. Army soldiers with the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade have been deployed recently to train Djibouti forces. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez), Maj. Gen. William Zana, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in a patching ceremony with members of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, March 17, 2022. )exports: 0 kWh (2019 est. Djiboutis economic growth is hindered by a rapidly expanding workforce that is poorly matched to the economic needs of the country, resulting in high unemployment, and a lack of qualified applicants for jobs in certain sectors. These projects are part of the Government of Djiboutis ambitious plan to turn Djibouti into a major commercial and shipping hub for East Africa. Djibouti is a poor, predominantly urban country, characterized by high rates of illiteracy, unemployment, and childhood malnutrition. (Senior Airman Charles T. Fultz/Air Force) Flach's teams saw the. ), $4,900 (2021 est. (approximately $110 million), approximately 10,000 active troops (8,000 Army; 250 Naval; 250 Air; 1,500 Gendarmerie) (2022), the FAD's inventory includes mostly older French and Soviet-era weapons systems, although in recent years it has received limited amounts of mostly secondhand equipment from a variety of other countries, including China and the US (2022), 18 years of age for voluntary military service for men and women; 16-25 years of age for voluntary military training; no conscription (2021), the FAD is largely focused on border, coastal, and internal security duties, including counterterrorism; China, France, Italy, Japan, and the US maintain bases in Djibouti for regional military missions, including counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, crisis response, and security assistance (note France has multiple bases and hosts troop contingents from Germany and Spain); the EU and NATO also maintain a presence to support multinational naval counter-piracy operations and maritime training efforts; in 2017, Djibouti and Saudi Arabia announced plans for the Saudis to build a military base there, although no start date was announced (2023), the International Maritime Bureaus (IMB) Piracy Reporting Center (PRC) received one incident of piracy and armed robbery in 2021 for the Horn of Africa; while there were no recorded incidents, the IMB PRC warned that Somali pirates continued to possess the capacity to carry out attacks in the Somali basin and wider Indian Ocean; in particular, the report warned that, "Masters and crew must remain vigilant and cautious when transiting these waters.
