Security Alert – U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad (December 20, 2018) Location: Chad, countrywide Event: The holiday season is historically associated with an increase in criminal and terrorist activity. Expatriates in particular are attractive targets for criminals and extremists. Actions to Take: · Keep car windows and doors locked when driving through crowds. · Vary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Chad’s four 2018 @Mandela Washington Fellows – Ms. Nadine Solkem, Mr. Kendoara Badjigui, Mr. Israel Djonabaye, and Mr. Mystère Belmamou – inspired fellow Chadians during a December 13 presentation at the U.S. Embassy. Using their programs at American universities as a springboard, the Fellows described how their experience with the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S AFRICA STRATEGY ADVANCES PROSPERITY, SECURITY, AND STABILITY “We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries who are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa and the United States.” – President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING PROSPERITY IN AFRICA AND AMERICA: President Donald J. Trump is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
As delivered on December 13, 2018. Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C. Well, Kim, thanks very much, and thanks to you and Kay for inviting me here. I’m delighted again to be here at the Heritage, an institution that really has contributed so much to the public policy debate for many decades now in the United States. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Events, News
Testimony Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, DC December 12, 2018 Thank you Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to testify today on U.S. policy toward Africa, and to my colleague and friend Ramsey Day of USAID here with me ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 13 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 11, 2018 On November 28, 2018, I designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, as Countries of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for having engaged in or tolerated ”systematic, ongoing, [and] egregious violations of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 13 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Reports
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s engagement to preserve Chad’s rich natural patrimony, Chargé d’Affaires Richard Bell handed over 28 elephant tracking collars and two new Toyota Land Cruisers to the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, and the Minister of the Environment, Water, and Fishing on November 27. The collars and vehicles support ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Environment, Events, News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary POMPEO December 1, 2018 On the Passing of President George H. W. Bush Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Community members in Bol warmly welcomed a delegation led by Deputy Chief of Mission Chahrazed Sioud who traveled to the Lac Region November 25-28. The delegation was in Bol to inaugurate the newly-renovated Bol Cultural Center and Library, funded by USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives, and to meet with local leaders and community members. In ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
As part of the United States Government’s continued partnership with the people of Chad in the fight against violent extremist organizations, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Richard Bell presented the Chadian Land Forces with a riverine capability package consisting of six new boats, six new trucks, two years’ worth of parts, and training worth $3 million. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Chargé d’Affaires Richard Bell congratulated 110 English Access Microscholarship Program graduates on November 15, telling them that learning English is a key that will help open doors in the future. Chargé Bell was speaking at the graduation ceremony for students from N’Djamena’s Centre d’Apprentissage de Langues. In addition to receiving certificates, the students demonstrated their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Thank you to U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Marine Security Guard Detachment for hosting the annual Marine Ball! This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. Thank you for your service, Marines, and Semper Fi!
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Are you an English teacher looking for professional development opportunities? The American English E-Teacher Program offers 8-eek, online university-level courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) developed by U.S. educational institutions. What courses are available? Using Educational Technology Critical Thinking in the Classroom Teaching Grammar Communicatively Teaching English to Young Learners (under ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
Arabic version:
العربية Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Heather Nauert, spokesperson November 2, 2018 Today, we commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. We renew our steadfast commitment to promoting a free and independent press and advocating for accountability against those who commit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Statement by Heather Nauert – International Day To End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists ( .tdfp-translations { -webkit-transition-duration: 0.2s; -webkit-transition-timing-function: ease; -moz-transition-property: background color; -moz-transition-duration: 0.2s; -moz-transition-timing-function: ease; -o-transition-property: background color; -o-transition-duration: 0.2s; -o-transition-timing-function: ease; transition-property: background color; transition-duration: 0.2s; transition-timing-function: ease; background-color: ; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Executive Summary The constitution establishes the state as secular and affirms the separation of religion and state. It provides for freedom of religion and equality before the law without distinction as to religion. It prohibits “denominational propaganda” that inhibits national unity. The government maintained its ban on the leading Salafist association, but anecdotal evidence continued ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Official Reports
The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena welcomed 60 participants for a conference on religious freedom on October 30 at the Embassy. The conference, Religious Freedom in Chad: Issues and Challenges, was an opportunity for religious leaders, researchers, government officials, students, journalists, and others to exchange views on questions related to religious liberty, tolerance, and social cohesion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
A team from USAID traveled to the Lake Chad region on October 10-14 to visit projects supported by USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The $5.35 million in funding provides primary health care, nutritional recovery and sanitation assistance, as well as livelihoods support, to populations who have been directly or indirectly affected by insecurity in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The U.S. Embassy is proud to welcome home 2018 Mandela-Washington Fellows Ms. Djim-Hmadje Solkem Nadine, Mr. Israel Djonabaye, Mr. Badjigui Kendoara, and Mr. Mystère Belmamou Diksia. These four Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) participants joined 700 other young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa for six-week long Leadership Institutes at U.S. colleges and universities across the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Chargé d’Affaires Rick Bell called on the President of the High Islamic Council, Sheik Dr. Mahamat Khatir Issa, on October 24. Chargé Bell and Sheik Mahamat Issa discussed the importance of dialogue and tolerance in diverse societies such as the United States and Chad, and Sheik Mahamat Issa described the Council’s engagement with leaders of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 29 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The Fund was established by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in 2001 to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for different cultures around the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador's Fund, Events, News
An American non-governmental organization, Equal Access, has recognized three Chadian community radio stations for the quality of their radio program submissions on the theme of “Accountability – the Bedrock of Local and National Governance.” The three winners, chosen by an independent jury, received computers and recorders. The USAID Country Program Manager participated in the October ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2020 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM (DV-2020)
2020 Diversity Visa (DV) Program Instructions Program Overview The Department of State annually administers the statutorily-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Immigrant Visas, News
U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Richard Bell signed ten grants worth $665,000 (approximately 360 million CFA) on September 27 with Chadian civil society organizations. The grants, funded through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program and the Julia Taft Refugee Fund, provide support for local initiatives including support for the electoral process, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 2 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Deputy Chief of Mission Chahrazed Sioud and USAID’s Office of Transitions Initiative (OTI) Acting Country Representative Lisa Bower met with ten young men and women representing organizations and towns located around the Lac Region on September 12. These young community leaders, in N’Djamena to attend the National Youth Forum, shared many of the challenges they ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this grand hall. I addressed the threats facing our world, and I presented a vision to achieve a brighter future for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing engagement to increase service delivery capacity and strengthen ties between local authorities and civilians in the Lac Region, the U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI) rehabilitated and equipped the Office of the Mayor of Bol. The transformed facility was introduced to the public during ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Following a rigorous six-month program led by U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy medical professionals, five Chadian military doctors received the distinction of “certified trainers” in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This is the first U.S.-certified program of its kind on the African continent, and Chad is the first country to gain this distinguished status. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Remarks Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Washington, DC September 17, 2018 Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen and thank you Mr. Secretary. I am grateful for the many friends, family, and colleagues who are here today – literally from around the nation and the world. And I greatly appreciate the Secretary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Op-Ed Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Washington, DC September 18, 2018 After having the honor of serving my country as a diplomat for more than 30 years – 22 of them in eight different African countries – this week I have the opportunity for the first time to underscore U.S. interests ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Ambassador Geeta Pasi highlighted American engagement in domains including entrepreneurship, security, humanitarian assistance and English-language learning during a September 18 farewell reception at the U.S. Embassy. Thanking Chadians for sharing “their hopes and aspirations” with her during her two years as Ambassador to Chad, she described that the Embassy’s work is “an expression of American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 21 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 20, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-018-R Position Title: Chauffeur (MSG) Opening Period: September 20, 2018 Closing Date: October 3, 2018 Series/Grade: 1015/FSN-3 Salary: (USD) 23,045-(FCFA) 4,792,176 For More Info: Human Resources Office: Rimtebaye Mayakoub Mailing Address: American Embassy BP 413 Rond Point de Chagoua, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement – September 19, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-017-R Position Title: Maintenance Foreman Opening Date: September 19, 2018 Closing Date: October 2, 2018 Series/Grade: 1210/FSN 6 Salary: (FCFA) 6,851,472 per annum For More Info: Human Resources Office: Rimtebaye Mayakoub Mailing Address: American Embassy BP 413 Rond Point ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 19, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-016-R Position Title: Refugee Coordinator Assistant Opening Date: September 19, 2018 Closing Date: October 2, 2018 Series/Grade: 0105/FSN-9 Salary: (FCFA) 13,148,738 per annum For More Info: Human Resources Office: Rimtebaye Mayakoub Mailing Address: American Embassy BP 413 Rond Point ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 14, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-021-R Position Title: Pol/Econ Administrative Assistant Opening Date: September 14, 2018 Closing Date: Until Filled (First review of applications 2 weeks from opening date) Series/Grade: FP-7 Salary: (USD) 43,031 to be confirmed by Office of Overseas Employment For More Info: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
HR/OE/PC 6/2017 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees* Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team: Composure and Integrity. To stay calm, poised, and effective in stressful or difficult situations; to be fair and honest. Cultural Adaptability. To work and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 17, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-014-R Position Title: Public Affairs Assistant Opening Date: September 17, 2018 Closing Date: Until Filled (First review of applications 2 weeks from opening date) Series/Grade: FP-5 Salary: (USD) 53,844 to be confirmed by Office of Overseas Employment For More Info: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 17, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-020-R Position Title: Community Liaison Officer Opening Date: September 17, 2018 Closing Date: Until Filled (First review of applications two weeks from opening date) Series/Grade: FP-6 Salary: (USD) 48,135 to be confirmed by Office of Overseas Employment For More Info: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Vacancy Announcement– September 17, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-019-R Position Title: Residential Housing Coordinator Opening Date: September 17, 2018 Closing Date: Until Filled (First review of applications 2 weeks from opening date) Series/Grade: FP-7 Salary: (USD) 43,031 to be confirmed by Office of Overseas Employment For More Info: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Job Opportunities, News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Tomorrow also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Tyrone ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
United States Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Geeta Pasi has been named the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs. “I am proud of the work accomplished by the Embassy and the progress made on relations between the United States and Chad during my tenure,” Ambassador Pasi said. “The new Chancery ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
U.S. Embassy N’Djamena invited 40 high school and university students to watch the movie entitled “The Miracle Worker,” which is about the 20th Century American Hellen Keller, who overcame deafness and blindness to become an advocate for people with physical disabilities. Acting Public Affairs Officer David Rochford opened the event with a short introduction about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 14 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
On, July 26, 2018, U.S. Embassy Consular Chief Barbara Messmer met with Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs) to announce the launch of the new American Liaison Network program. This new program will keep U.S. citizens alerted to the latest information on safety and travel issues in Chad. The Embassy encourages all U.S. citizens in Chad to register ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 8 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Chadian Students to Visit the U.S. for Pan-Africa Leadership Program Four Chadian high school students have been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). The PAYLP brings together high school students from across Africa and adult mentors for three weeks of training and cultural exchanges. The PAYLP is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
By
Bianca Corgan on July 11, 2018 This year the U.S Department of State is proud to host the 17th annual
African Growth and Opportunities Act Forum , commonly known as AGOA, from July 11-12 in Washington, DC. This year’s theme “Forging New Strategies for U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment,” reflects the U.S. commitment to boosting economic growth, spurring development, and reducing poverty in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: AGOA
Comme préparé pour lecture Bonsoir, et bienvenue à l’ambassade des États-Unis d’Amérique. Je suis très honorée que vous puissiez vous joindre à nous pour célébrer le 242ème anniversaire de l’indépendance de l’Amérique. Merci à la garde d’honneur pour la cérémonie de présentation des couleurs. Merci aussi à Lori Blackiston et à Jean-Marie Castro pour le ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
C’est un grand plaisir d’être avec vous pour la cérémonie de clôture de votre atelier de cinq jours sur les stratégies d’enseignement de l’anglais. Merci pour votre participation enthousiaste aux activités de cette semaine; Alexis a parlé chaleureusement de votre désir d’apprendre et de l’apprentissage actif que vous avez modelé. La participation active qu’Alexis a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
N’Djaména, le 2 juillet 2018 — L’Ambassadeur des États-Unis au Tchad Geeta Pasi a présidé une cérémonie le 29 juin à l’issue d’un atelier de cinq jours pour 24 inspecteurs et enseignants tchadiens de la langue anglaise. L’atelier organisé par l’ambassade des États-Unis en collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Education nationale et à la Promotion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 20, 2018 On World Refugee Day, we join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and our international partners in commemorating the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution and conflict. As ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Jun 19, 2018 When man-made and natural disasters strike and millions lose or flee their homes, the United States does more to help than any other country. It’s been that way for decades and remains so today. Reducing human suffering and helping the world’s refugees are cornerstones of U.S.
national security policy . All told, through the State Department’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
June 19, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo With U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley On the UN Human Rights Council Treaty Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Mike Pence
Call for Applications The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce the Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) for the 2019/2020 academic year. The ARSP is administered for the U.S. Department of State by the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Study in the U.S.
Vacancy Announcement– June 11, 2018 U.S. Mission Chad Announcement Number: N’Djamena-2018-011-R Position Title: Dispatcher Opening Period: June 11, 2018 – June 24, 2018 Series/Grade: 1010/FSN-4 Salary: (USD) 25,871-(FCFA) 6,411,153 For More Info: Human Resources Office: Rimtebaye Mayakoub Mailing Address: American Embassy BP 413 Rond Point de Chagoua, N’Djamena, Chad ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad (June 1, 2018) Location: N’Djamena, particularly areas near schools and universities Event: Chadian civil servants’ strike and the potential for protests by students and others to become violent. The U.S. Embassy in Chad continues to advise U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling around N’Djamena. U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News
Embassy N’Djamena hosted an Iftar on May 24 in the Embassy Atrium for contacts in the faith community, government, civil society, and business. In her remarks, Ambassador Geeta Pasi highlighted things that the U.S. and Chad have in common, such as diverse populations and a history of tolerance. She also noted that this was the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Ambassador Geeta Pasi paid a Ramadan courtesy call on the President of the High Council for Islamic Affairs on May 23. The Ambassador presented her best wishes for Ramadan and offered her condolences on the death of the late Grand Imam. The President noted that the Ramadan visits by U.S. Ambassadors had become a tradition, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
On May 2, 2018, the U.S. Ambassador to Chad, Geeta Pasi, presented the Chadian Air Force with two new aircraft and two maintenance hangars worth $43 million. The ceremony took place in the presence of Mr. Bichara Issa Djadallah, Minister of State for National Defense. The aircrafts will be used to strengthen Chad’s defense capability. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
Chad : Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chad is a centralized republic in which the executive branch dominates the legislature and judiciary. In April 2016 President Idriss Deby Itno, leader of the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), was elected to a fifth term with 59.92 percent of the vote. While the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Human Rights, News, Reports
Chad is a source, transit, and destination country for children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. The country’s trafficking problem is primarily internal and frequently involves children being entrusted to relatives or intermediaries in return for promises of education, apprenticeship, goods, or money, and subsequently subjected to forced labor in domestic service or herding. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports
Maj. Caprice Knight-Johnson, a nurse anesthetist with William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, assists an anesthesia technician after discussing best practices alongside a team of U.S. Army and Chadian medical personnel during MEDRETE 18-2, Apr. 18, 2018, at Hôpital Militaire D’Instruction, N’Djamena, Chad. MEDRETE 18-2 is part of a series of medical readiness ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Sgt. John Manlangit, and Sgt. Blake Miller, U.S. Army operating room specialists, and Chadian military medical personnel operate on a patient’s knee during MEDRETE 18-2 on April 12, 2018, at the Hôpital Militaire d’Instruction in N’Djamena. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Chadian government and U.S. Army Africa. This year marks the fifth year ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
U.S. Capt. Jamie Seidl, a family medicine physician with Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Dr. Arambi Etienne assess a patient’s ears and hearing during MEDRETE 18-2, on Apr. 13, 2018, at the Hôpital Militaire D’Instruction in N’Djamena. This year marks the fifth year that the U.S. is conducting MEDRETE with the Chadian ...
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By madjimbayea | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
President Trump today lifted travel restrictions on Chadian nationals following a review of the Chadian government’s progress addressing several technical deficiencies. Limited restrictions on Chadian visa applicants were announced in September 2017 after deficiencies in the Chadian government’s identity-management and information-sharing practices were identified as part of a worldwide review. The United States and Chad ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 11 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, Visas
Thank you, N’Djamena! The U.S. Embassy in Chad would like to thank the people of N’Djamena for their tremendous interest in our American Center. We have now received over 18,000 applications from students, English-language learners, teachers, and other professionals. Open enrollment will close on March 30, 2018. Membership applications will be accepted by appointment only ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Three instructors from the U.S. Army West Point Military Academy joined 20 instructors from the Chadian Joint Military Schools (GEMIA) for training on faculty, leadership, and physical fitness development. The March 19-22 training was designed to enhance GEMIA’s overall instructional capacity, and is part of the Africa Military Education Program (AMEP). Future AMEP visits will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Execution Fee Increase March 27, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena informs U.S. citizens that effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News, Security & Emergency Messages
2019-2020 HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Chad is pleased to announce the annual competition for the
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship . This one-year, full-scholarship program is offered to mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment and the capacity to take full advantage of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Chad is pleased to announce the annual competition for the
Fulbright Foreign Student Program. This is the largest Fulbright program with Africa, primarily designed to strengthen African universities through higher degree training. Qualified candidates from other educational, cultural and professional institutions may also apply. Recent graduates, especially women, are encouraged ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
On February 23, 2018, nine members of the Chadian Army’s Engineer Brigade graduated from a U.S. Army-led Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Explosive Ordnance Disposal training course. The HMA program teaches Chadian soldiers how to reduce the harmful effects of landmines, which severely injure and kill innocent civilians, obstruct emergency assistance activities for those in need, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Department of state March 21, 2018 First established in March 2007, the annual Secretary of State’s
International Women of Courage Award honors women around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to bring positive change to their societies, often at great personal risk and sacrifice. L’Malouma Said (Mauritania) L’Malouma Said was born into slavery in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Human Rights, News
Ambassador Geeta Pasi joins Bill Gates of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Aliko Dangote of the Dangote Foundation following their briefing for representatives of the diplomatic community on March 20. Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote were in N’Djamena to promote efforts to eradicate polio by providing vaccinations for children in affected areas in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
American Center Notice of Services
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 1, 2018 On his first official trip to Africa, Secretary Rex Tillerson will travel to N’Djamena, Chad; Djibouti, Djibouti; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Nairobi, Kenya; and Abuja, Nigeria, March 6-13, 2018. Secretary Tillerson will meet with leadership in each country, as well as the leadership of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, Tillerson visit africa
Ambassador’s Remarks for the Opening of the American Center in N’Djamena February 21, 2018 As prepared for delivery Good evening and welcome to the United States Embassy. We are delighted that you are with us today to celebrate the opening of our beautiful American Center. The American Center is a visible symbol of America’s engagement ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATE Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 5 February, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims February 2018 as National African American History Month Issued on: January 31, 2018 This February, we celebrate National African American History Month to honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to our great Nation — contributions that stand as a testament to their resolve, resilience, and courage. Over the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 5 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Exchange Alumni Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2018 The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) provides small grants to teams of past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to carry out public service projects using the skills and knowledge they gained during their exchange experiences. Since it ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Events, News, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: Exchange program
Location: Near the Felix Eboue School, Ardep Djoumal neighborhood, N’Djamena, Chad. Event: There are reports of a demonstration today, January 22, 2018. Additional demonstrations are possible today and in the coming days. In addition, transport workers have called for a two day strike, January 22 and 23, to protest increased fuel prices. U.S. government personnel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News
| Tags: Demonstration Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad (January 18, 2018) Location: Near the Felix Eboue School, Ardep Djoumal neighborhood, N’Djamena, Chad. Event: There were reports of a demonstration today, January 18, 2018. Additional demonstrations are possible today and in the coming days. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area. Actions to Take: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News
| Tags: Messages to US Citizens
January 16, 2018 Call for Proposals: Julia Taft Refugee Fund for FY 2018 Date Open: January 16, 2018 Date Closed: April 15, 2018 Minimum Award Amount: $5,000 Maximum Award Amount: $25,000 Background and funding opportunity description The U.S. Embassy N’Djamena in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals via the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Refugees program
December 14, 2017 Press release U.S. Delegation visits Chad to discuss Presidential Proclamation Representatives of the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security met with representatives of the Government of Chad in N’Djamena on December 11-12 to discuss ongoing efforts to improve information sharing and enhance identity management practices noted in Presidential Proclamation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: U.S. Delegation visits Chad
PAO visits Teachers College’s English Department On November 3, 2017, Acting PAO Jim Callahan visited the Teachers College’s English Department. He first met with the Department’s faculty members to discuss the challenges facing them. These include lack of teaching materials and language lab, lack of computers, printers and internet, and paucity of electricity. The combination ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Education
The Embassy will be closed on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in observance of the Chadian holiday, All Saints’ Day.
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Chadian Holiday
United States Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena, Chad In an important symbol of our enduring partnership with the people of the Republic of Chad, U.S. Ambassador Geeta Pasi, Acting Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Ambassador William Moser, and Kassiré Isabelle, Prime Minister’s advisor for International Relations and Cooperation dedicated the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: United States Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson 2017/10/16 MEDIA NOTE United States Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena, Chad In an important symbol of our enduring partnership with the people of the Republic of Chad, U.S. Ambassador Geeta Pasi, Acting Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Ambassador William Moser, and Kassiré ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 17 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States of America in Chad will be closed on October 9 in celebration of Columbus Day. Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 4 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
October 2, 2017: The Embassy of the United States of America in N’Djamena is open for business as usual from 07:30 to 17:00 on Monday through Thursday. On Friday the Embassy is open from 07:30 to 12:30.
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC August 31, 2017 On the Occasion of Eid al-Adha As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina comes to a close, I wish Muslims across the globe a meaningful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 5 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
AMERICAN EMBASSY N’DJAMENA MANAGEMENT NOTICE No. 17-034 Date: August 4, 2017 Subject: Chadian Holiday – Independence Day Friday, August 11, 2017 The Embassy will be closed on Friday, August 11, 2017 in observance of the Chadian Holiday, Independence Day. TRADUCTION A l’occasion de la Fête de l’Independence, l’Ambassade des Etats-Unis d’Amérique au Tchad sera fermée le vendredi 11 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Chadian Holiday
On July 12, the U.S. Ambassador to Chad inaugurated a community radio station in the town of Karal (located near the southern shore of Lake Chad). The radio station is part of a U.S. government regional effort to counter violent extremism and terrorism by amplifying moderate voices. Several thousand people attended the ribbon-cutting event where ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Inauguration de la radio communautaire de Karal (Region du Hadjer Lamis), Inauguration of Karal Community radio
N’Djamena (19 May 2017): At an informal visit to Special Education Center for Children (CESER) located in N’Djamena, Deputy Chief of Mission Joyce W. Namde and multiple U.S. Military representatives donated wood pallets to assist CESER. The school will utilize these pallets for various projects that will provide the operational funding needed to continue to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
Job Opening Association Manager Job Summary Location: U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Job Type: Part-Time (15hrs. per week) Years of Experience: 2 to 5 Years Education Level: Associate’s Degree or higher Language: Fluent French and working level of English Salary: 1500 CFA per hr. About the Job Position Description: The Embassy N’Djamena Employee Association (ENEA) seeks an innovative, dynamic, self-starting Association Manger to oversee all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, News
| Tags: Job opportunities
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Women's history month
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 1, 2017 As the President laid out in his address to Congress, the State Department will continue to engage to advance U.S. interests in the world in cooperation with our partners and allies. We will also continue to support policies and institutions that keep Americans safe, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
N’Djamena (8 December 2016): As part of U.S.–Chadian efforts to counter the forces of Boko Haram, the United States will provide 60 Toyota Davids to the Chadian Joint Task Force for use during counterterrorism operations. The first 20 of these vehicles were delivered to the Directorate General of Strategic Reserves (DGRS) logistics facility on Thursday, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Ndjamena | 3 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Countering terrorism in Africa
