Djibouti

Country Djibouti
Capital Djibouti
Continent Africa
Currency Franc(DJF)
Languages French, Arabic, Somali & Afar

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The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977. Hassan Gouled APTIDON installed an authoritarian one-party state and proceeded to serve as president until 1999. Unrest among the Afars minority during the 1990s led to a civil war that ended in 2001 following the conclusion of a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Issa-dominated government. In 1999, Djibouti's first multi-party presidential elections resulted in the election of Ismail Omar GUELLEH; he was re-elected to a second term in 2005. Djibouti occupies a strategic geographic location at the mouth of the Red Sea and serves as an important transshipment location for goods entering and leaving the east African highlands. The present leadership favors close ties to France, which maintains a significant military presence in the country but also has strong ties with the US. Djibouti hosts the only US military base in sub-Saharan Africa and is a front-line state in the global war on terrorism.

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Djibouti - Wikipedia
Djibouti - CIA World Fact Book
Djibouti - BBC
Djibouti - Timeline - BBC

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Assessing the Contribution of Blue Sectors in Djibouti: IGAD's Mission to Scale Up Blue Economy Lessons - IGADAssessing the Contribution of Blue Sectors in Djibouti: IGAD's Mission to Scale Up Blue Economy Lessons  IGAD

Egypt Signs Landmark Deal to Build Solar Power Plant in Djibouti - Sada Elbalad englishEgypt Signs Landmark Deal to Build Solar Power Plant in Djibouti  Sada Elbalad english

Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight - CNNTrump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight  CNN

Deportees are being held in a converted shipping container in Djibouti, ICE says - NPRDeportees are being held in a converted shipping container in Djibouti, ICE says  NPR

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Registers 7b Birr In Revenue - The Reporter EthiopiaEthio-Djibouti Railway Registers 7b Birr In Revenue  The Reporter Ethiopia

How the Trump Administration Banished Eight Men to Legal Limbo in Africa - The New York TimesHow the Trump Administration Banished Eight Men to Legal Limbo in Africa  The New York Times

Judge rejects last-minute request, paving way for removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosJudge rejects last-minute request, paving way for removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

ICE official details risks for staff and detainees in Djibouti, including malaria and potential rocket attacks - CBS NewsICE official details risks for staff and detainees in Djibouti, including malaria and potential rocket attacks  CBS News

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan - CNNSupreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan  CNN

Trump administration deports 8 migrants to South Sudan - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTrump administration deports 8 migrants to South Sudan  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Djibouti - Afar, Somali, French - BritannicaDjibouti - Afar, Somali, French  Britannica

New Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies - World BankNew Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies  World Bank

UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing - Al JazeeraUN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing  Al Jazeera

Digital 2025: Djibouti - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Djibouti  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Egypt to build off-grid PV power plant in Djibouti - ZAWYAEgypt to build off-grid PV power plant in Djibouti  ZAWYA

Prosopis Mapping in Djibouti - Food and Agriculture OrganizationProsopis Mapping in Djibouti  Food and Agriculture Organization

Flight with deportees from Texas will be in Djibouti for 2 weeks: White House after judge says Trump admi - The Times of IndiaFlight with deportees from Texas will be in Djibouti for 2 weeks: White House after judge says Trump admi  The Times of India

Regional Instability Highlights Djibouti’s Essential Role in Fighting Terror - Africa Defense ForumRegional Instability Highlights Djibouti’s Essential Role in Fighting Terror  Africa Defense Forum

New CREWS project will support Early Warnings in Djibouti - World Meteorological Organization WMONew CREWS project will support Early Warnings in Djibouti  World Meteorological Organization WMO

‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation - UN News‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation  UN News

Djibouti Telecom, at a crossroads - African BusinessDjibouti Telecom, at a crossroads  African Business

New Project will Help Djibouti Enhance Public Finance and Develop Digital Services - World BankNew Project will Help Djibouti Enhance Public Finance and Develop Digital Services  World Bank

Djibouti: Climate Action Can Protect Growth and Build Resilience - World BankDjibouti: Climate Action Can Protect Growth and Build Resilience  World Bank

New Project to Strengthen Communities and Support Vulnerable Groups in Djibouti - World BankNew Project to Strengthen Communities and Support Vulnerable Groups in Djibouti  World Bank

Illuminating Lives: Bringing Light and Hope to Djibouti and Yemen? - World BankIlluminating Lives: Bringing Light and Hope to Djibouti and Yemen?  World Bank

Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond - World BankUrban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond  World Bank

Culture for Sustainable Development: Rwanda and Djibouti Launch Bold Reforms for a Thriving Creative Economy - UNESCO.orgCulture for Sustainable Development: Rwanda and Djibouti Launch Bold Reforms for a Thriving Creative Economy  UNESCO.org

World Bank Approves US$90 Million Additional Financing for Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor - World BankWorld Bank Approves US$90 Million Additional Financing for Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor  World Bank

Eight migrants deported from Djibouti to South Sudan, Homeland Security says - ReutersEight migrants deported from Djibouti to South Sudan, Homeland Security says  Reuters

Djibouti: The African Development Bank approves a roughly $11 million trade finance facility to Intercontinental Investment Bank Djibouti to support SMEs and women-led businesses - African Development Bank GroupDjibouti: The African Development Bank approves a roughly $11 million trade finance facility to Intercontinental Investment Bank Djibouti to support SMEs and women-led businesses  African Development Bank Group

For Southeast Asia, investment in Djibouti is an imperative - African BusinessFor Southeast Asia, investment in Djibouti is an imperative  African Business

The Djibouti Forum 2025 – an unqualified success - African BusinessThe Djibouti Forum 2025 – an unqualified success  African Business

Djibouti advances climate-informed disaster risk reduction strategy: Writing workshop concludes in Cairo - UNDRRDjibouti advances climate-informed disaster risk reduction strategy: Writing workshop concludes in Cairo  UNDRR

Djibouti: Powering Growth and Strengthening Resilience at a Strategic Crossroads - World BankDjibouti: Powering Growth and Strengthening Resilience at a Strategic Crossroads  World Bank

Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report - World BankDjibouti Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

Understanding the status of women and girls in Djibouti through gender data - World Bank BlogsUnderstanding the status of women and girls in Djibouti through gender data  World Bank Blogs

WHO contribution in Djibouti: Evaluation report - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO contribution in Djibouti: Evaluation report  World Health Organization (WHO)

IOM Mobilizes Urgent Aid After Tragic Incident Off Djibouti Coast - International Organization for MigrationIOM Mobilizes Urgent Aid After Tragic Incident Off Djibouti Coast  International Organization for Migration

Effects of Climate Change on Development in Djibouti - World BankEffects of Climate Change on Development in Djibouti  World Bank

Writing Workshop towards finalization of the Djibouti national climate-informed DRR strategy and its action plan - UNDRRWriting Workshop towards finalization of the Djibouti national climate-informed DRR strategy and its action plan  UNDRR

Djibouti Forum 2025: gateway to investment and economic growth - African BusinessDjibouti Forum 2025: gateway to investment and economic growth  African Business

Egypt Launches First Solar Power Plant in Djibouti - Egyptian StreetsEgypt Launches First Solar Power Plant in Djibouti  Egyptian Streets

UN Special Envoy for Road Safety in Djibouti and Kenya to support initiatives to increase road safety - UNECEUN Special Envoy for Road Safety in Djibouti and Kenya to support initiatives to increase road safety  UNECE

Group stranded with Ice in Djibouti shipping container after removal from US - The GuardianGroup stranded with Ice in Djibouti shipping container after removal from US  The Guardian

Ayanne Hassan Omar, Djibouti - Food and Agriculture OrganizationAyanne Hassan Omar, Djibouti  Food and Agriculture Organization

Djibouti drone strike kills at least 8 near Ethiopian border - VOA - Voice of America English NewsDjibouti drone strike kills at least 8 near Ethiopian border  VOA - Voice of America English News

Investing in Djibouti today means gaining an early-mover advantage - African BusinessInvesting in Djibouti today means gaining an early-mover advantage  African Business

Djibouti is a country that defies categorisation - African BusinessDjibouti is a country that defies categorisation  African Business

Supreme Court says administration can remove 8 migrants being held in Djibouti - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSupreme Court says administration can remove 8 migrants being held in Djibouti  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

AfDB mission to Djibouti charts course to strengthen development partnership - African Development Bank GroupAfDB mission to Djibouti charts course to strengthen development partnership  African Development Bank Group

White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling - NPRWhite House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling  NPR

Djibouti, Evaluation of the Sustainable social solutions for the most vulnerable host populations, refugees and migrants project 2018-2023 | World Food Programme - UN World Food ProgrammeDjibouti, Evaluation of the Sustainable social solutions for the most vulnerable host populations, refugees and migrants project 2018-2023 | World Food Programme  UN World Food Programme

Djibouti's sovereign wealth fund aims to double assets in a decade, CEO says - ReutersDjibouti's sovereign wealth fund aims to double assets in a decade, CEO says  Reuters

“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation - United Nations Population Fund“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation  United Nations Population Fund

WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region visits Djibouti - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region visits Djibouti  emro.who.int

Djibouti: The tiny valuable nation hosting the world’s military giants - Universidad de NavarraDjibouti: The tiny valuable nation hosting the world’s military giants  Universidad de Navarra

Rescue operation launched after eight migrants die off coast of Djibouti, IOM says - Euronews.comRescue operation launched after eight migrants die off coast of Djibouti, IOM says  Euronews.com

Two dead, 186 missing after four boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti: UN - Al JazeeraTwo dead, 186 missing after four boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti: UN  Al Jazeera

Why is Project 2025 concerned with Djibouti? - Responsible StatecraftWhy is Project 2025 concerned with Djibouti?  Responsible Statecraft

At least eight drown in Red Sea as smugglers force migrants overboard - UN NewsAt least eight drown in Red Sea as smugglers force migrants overboard  UN News

SDF planes fly to Djibouti to aid return of Japan nationals from Israel and Iran - The Japan TimesSDF planes fly to Djibouti to aid return of Japan nationals from Israel and Iran  The Japan Times

Djibouti Joins United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space - Space in AfricaDjibouti Joins United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space  Space in Africa

Djibouti Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerDjibouti Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Horn of Africa forum opens in Djibouti amid Ethiopia-Somalia tensions - VOA - Voice of America English NewsHorn of Africa forum opens in Djibouti amid Ethiopia-Somalia tensions  VOA - Voice of America English News

Djibouti tells illegal immigrants to leave or face deportation - The New ArabDjibouti tells illegal immigrants to leave or face deportation  The New Arab

Macron champions France's military role in Djibouti as key to Indo-Pacific strategy - RFIMacron champions France's military role in Djibouti as key to Indo-Pacific strategy  RFI

Celebrating the Maiden Voyage of a New Ferry in Djibouti: Improving access to the capital Djibouti City and northern region to promote equitable regional development | News&Publication - jica.go.jpCelebrating the Maiden Voyage of a New Ferry in Djibouti: Improving access to the capital Djibouti City and northern region to promote equitable regional development | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

Driving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti's economic transformation - African BusinessDriving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti's economic transformation  African Business

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti - CNNJudge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti  CNN

SDF aircraft depart for Djibouti to evacuate Japanese Nationals - Nation ThailandSDF aircraft depart for Djibouti to evacuate Japanese Nationals  Nation Thailand

Djibouti launches national consultation on revising disaster risk reduction strategy and action plan - UNDRRDjibouti launches national consultation on revising disaster risk reduction strategy and action plan  UNDRR

Djibouti joins WIPO’s Lisbon System - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationDjibouti joins WIPO’s Lisbon System  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, May 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, May 2025  ReliefWeb

Deported migrant detainees are holding at a US Naval base in Djibouti amid court fight, officials say - CNNDeported migrant detainees are holding at a US Naval base in Djibouti amid court fight, officials say  CNN

Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as AU commission chairman - RFIDjibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as AU commission chairman  RFI

2 SDF planes leave Japan for Djibouti for possible Mideast evacuation - english.kyodonews.net2 SDF planes leave Japan for Djibouti for possible Mideast evacuation  english.kyodonews.net

CREWS Initiative launched in Djibouti to strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness - UNDRRCREWS Initiative launched in Djibouti to strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness  UNDRR

Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti: Shifts in the Horn of Africa - Atlantic CouncilSudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti: Shifts in the Horn of Africa  Atlantic Council

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh: ‘The Emiratis are deeply destabilising for the region’ - The Africa Report.comIsmaïl Omar Guelleh: ‘The Emiratis are deeply destabilising for the region’  The Africa Report.com

US completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after legal wrangling | US immigration - The GuardianUS completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after legal wrangling | US immigration  The Guardian

Djibouti Concludes Validation Mission – Last of 10 Countries to Complete FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDjibouti Concludes Validation Mission – Last of 10 Countries to Complete FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment  Food and Agriculture Organization

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti elected as African Union Commission chairperson - XinhuaMahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti elected as African Union Commission chairperson  Xinhua

Djibouti: Operational update (20 February 2025) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational update (20 February 2025)  ReliefWeb

More than 100 people missing after being forced off boats in Djibouti - The GuardianMore than 100 people missing after being forced off boats in Djibouti  The Guardian

The African Union Is Giving Djibouti’s Diplomatic Model a Try - World Politics ReviewThe African Union Is Giving Djibouti’s Diplomatic Model a Try  World Politics Review

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Djibouti - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Djibouti  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

WTO | Djibouti: Challenges and trade priorities of LDCs - World Trade OrganizationWTO | Djibouti: Challenges and trade priorities of LDCs  World Trade Organization

Qatar Charity Supports the Most Vulnerable Groups in Djibouti - ReliefWebQatar Charity Supports the Most Vulnerable Groups in Djibouti  ReliefWeb

EOI - Djibouti - Consultancy Services to Undertake the Supply, Installation, Training and Commissioning of a Postal Marketplace for La Poste de Djibouti - HDMI - African Development Bank GroupEOI - Djibouti - Consultancy Services to Undertake the Supply, Installation, Training and Commissioning of a Postal Marketplace for La Poste de Djibouti - HDMI  African Development Bank Group

U.S. Turns Eight Migrants Over to South Sudan, Ending Weeks of Legal Limbo - The New York TimesU.S. Turns Eight Migrants Over to South Sudan, Ending Weeks of Legal Limbo  The New York Times

National Dialogue in Djibouti Amplifies Women Parliamentarians' Voices on Land Governance and Climate Resilience - IGADNational Dialogue in Djibouti Amplifies Women Parliamentarians' Voices on Land Governance and Climate Resilience  IGAD

Djibouti, un carrefour géostratégique unique - Institut des hautes études de défense nationaleDjibouti, un carrefour géostratégique unique  Institut des hautes études de défense nationale

U.S. completes deporting 8 men from various nations to South Sudan after weeks of legal battles - PBSU.S. completes deporting 8 men from various nations to South Sudan after weeks of legal battles  PBS

Djibouti: Operational update (30 January 2025) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational update (30 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

Togo, Mauritania, Djibouti: Small giants wielding outsized influence - The Africa Report.comTogo, Mauritania, Djibouti: Small giants wielding outsized influence  The Africa Report.com

Djibouti's foreign minister elected to top African Union post - ReutersDjibouti's foreign minister elected to top African Union post  Reuters

Djibouti’s Alleged Ties to Iranian Proxies Stir Global Concerns Amid Red Sea Crisis - Modern DiplomacyDjibouti’s Alleged Ties to Iranian Proxies Stir Global Concerns Amid Red Sea Crisis  Modern Diplomacy

Djibouti Makes History as First Member State to Sign the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - African UnionDjibouti Makes History as First Member State to Sign the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls  African Union

Djibouti Communist Group puts brakes on military cooperation treaty in French Senate - Africa IntelligenceDjibouti Communist Group puts brakes on military cooperation treaty in French Senate  Africa Intelligence

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Youssouf elected to head African Union - France 24Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Youssouf elected to head African Union  France 24