Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

The United States and Tanzania have enjoyed cordial diplomatic since Tanzania’s (then-Tanganyika) independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. Tanzania is experiencing a shrinking of democratic space, and the United States has publicly expressed concern about the rise in politically-related confrontations and violence. The United States remains committed to strengthening democracy in Tanzania and working […] 

U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh 

Dhaka, Bangladesh 

The United States established a consulate in Dhaka (then referred to as “Dacca”) in 1949, when what is now called “Bangladesh” was the eastern part of Pakistan. Diplomatic relations and the American embassy at Dhaka were established in 1972 soon after Bangladesh became independent. The United States and Bangladesh share a vision for an inclusive, […] 

U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste 

Díli, Timor-Leste 

Timor-Leste became an independent nation in 2002, following over four hundred years of Portuguese colonization, twenty-four years of Indonesian occupation, and three years of United Nations transitional administration. The country faces the challenge of building a strong democracy and vibrant economy against a background of still-fragile institutions and limited human capital. The United States and […] 

U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti 

Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti 

The United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Djibouti in 1977 following its independence from France. However, it has had consular representation in the former colony of French Somaliland since 1929. Djibouti is strategically located in the Horn of Africa and is a key U.S. partner on security, regional stability, and humanitarian efforts […] 

U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar