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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Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti - Al JazeeraEgypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti  Al Jazeera

Djibouti successfully issues first Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) warning - World Meteorological Organization WMODjibouti successfully issues first Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) warning  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup - ReutersEgypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup  Reuters

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Egypt qualifies with 3-0 win over Djibouti, Salah scores twice - The Hindu2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Egypt qualifies with 3-0 win over Djibouti, Salah scores twice  The Hindu

Djibouti - Multiparty, Civil War, Geopolitics - BritannicaDjibouti - Multiparty, Civil War, Geopolitics  Britannica

Mohamed Salah stars as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over Djibouti - Times of IndiaMohamed Salah stars as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over Djibouti  Times of India

Salah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup with double against Djibouti | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahSalah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup with double against Djibouti | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Mohamed Salah Leads Egypt to the 2026 World Cup With a Brace Against Djibouti - beIN SPORTSMohamed Salah Leads Egypt to the 2026 World Cup With a Brace Against Djibouti  beIN SPORTS

Djibouti 0-3 Egypt: Mohamed Salah helps Egypt to 2026 World Cup - BBCDjibouti 0-3 Egypt: Mohamed Salah helps Egypt to 2026 World Cup  BBC

Djibouti - Welcome to the United NationsDjibouti  Welcome to the United Nations

Djibouti Launches Final Phase of Postal Bank Project on Financial Inclusion - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Launches Final Phase of Postal Bank Project on Financial Inclusion  Dawan Africa

Highlights and goals of Djibouti 0-3 Egypt in World cup qualifiers 2026 - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals of Djibouti 0-3 Egypt in World cup qualifiers 2026  VAVEL.com

Qatar, Djibouti discuss cooperation in education - The Peninsula QatarQatar, Djibouti discuss cooperation in education  The Peninsula Qatar

Djibouti engages Visa, Tech5 for national digital wallet rollout - Biometric UpdateDjibouti engages Visa, Tech5 for national digital wallet rollout  Biometric Update

New World Bank Project to Support Children with Disabilities in Djibouti - World BankNew World Bank Project to Support Children with Disabilities in Djibouti  World Bank

Djibouti advances in the preparation of its first nomination dossier to the World Heritage List - UNESCO World Heritage CentreDjibouti advances in the preparation of its first nomination dossier to the World Heritage List  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Egypt on the cusp ahead of Djibouti clash - africanfootball.comEgypt on the cusp ahead of Djibouti clash  africanfootball.com

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt Punch Their Ticket to World Cup | Egypt Trash Djibouti - WIONFIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt Punch Their Ticket to World Cup | Egypt Trash Djibouti  WION

Egypt qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Salah scores in 3-0 win against Djibouti - SportstarEgypt qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Salah scores in 3-0 win against Djibouti  Sportstar

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

How to watch Djibouti vs Egypt: Live streams as Mo Salah looks to secure ticket to World Cup 2026 - FourFourTwoHow to watch Djibouti vs Egypt: Live streams as Mo Salah looks to secure ticket to World Cup 2026  FourFourTwo

Djibouti state entity avoids damages in billion-dollar port dispute - Global Arbitration ReviewDjibouti state entity avoids damages in billion-dollar port dispute  Global Arbitration Review

Lighting the Way: Women Driving Change in Rural Djibouti - World BankLighting the Way: Women Driving Change in Rural Djibouti  World Bank

Two Dead, Four Injured in Head-On Collision in Djibouti - Dawan AfricaTwo Dead, Four Injured in Head-On Collision in Djibouti  Dawan Africa

World Cup 2026 (Q) – Egypt vs Djibouti: date, TV channel and head-to-head history - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q) – Egypt vs Djibouti: date, TV channel and head-to-head history  Foot Africa

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

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

Mohamed Salah Helps Egypt Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup With Win Over Djibouti - FOX SportsMohamed Salah Helps Egypt Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup With Win Over Djibouti  FOX Sports

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

Egypt Secure 2026 World Cup Berth After Comprehensive Win Over Djibouti - SportingpediaEgypt Secure 2026 World Cup Berth After Comprehensive Win Over Djibouti  Sportingpedia

European Peace Facility: Council adopts first assistance measure in support of the Djibouti Armed Forces - consilium.europa.euEuropean Peace Facility: Council adopts first assistance measure in support of the Djibouti Armed Forces  consilium.europa.eu

Geochemical and isotopic studies of the Douda-Damerjogue aquifer (Republic of Djibouti): Origin of high nitrate and fluoride, spatial distribution, associated health risk assessment and prediction of water quality using machine learning - ScienceDirect.comGeochemical and isotopic studies of the Douda-Damerjogue aquifer (Republic of Djibouti): Origin of high nitrate and fluoride, spatial distribution, associated health risk assessment and prediction of water quality using machine learning  ScienceDirect.com

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup - Arab NewsSalah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup  Arab News

Djibouti - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyDjibouti  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Egypt look to claim World Cup spot against Djibouti - supersport.comEgypt look to claim World Cup spot against Djibouti  supersport.com

Egypt eyes W. Cup spot against Djibouti - Egyptian GazetteEgypt eyes W. Cup spot against Djibouti  Egyptian Gazette

Egypt crush Djibouti to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Geo SuperEgypt crush Djibouti to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026  Geo Super

Djibouti presidential spokesman resigns over democratic ‘regression’ - Arab NewsDjibouti presidential spokesman resigns over democratic ‘regression’  Arab News

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

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

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

Djibouti Condemns Al-Shabaab Attack on Jilacow Detention Center in Mogadishu - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Condemns Al-Shabaab Attack on Jilacow Detention Center in Mogadishu  Dawan Africa

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

Egypt remain unbeaten in Group A - africanfootball.comEgypt remain unbeaten in Group A  africanfootball.com

Japan-Djibouti Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Djibouti Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Building Partnerships for Stability: Operation Aspides’ Strategic Engagement in Djibouti - EEASBuilding Partnerships for Stability: Operation Aspides’ Strategic Engagement in Djibouti  EEAS

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

Djibouti Agribusiness Forum sets foundation for investment in key agrifood sectors - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDjibouti Agribusiness Forum sets foundation for investment in key agrifood sectors  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

2025 African Union Commission election: Why Djibouti foreign minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s win is good news for India - The Indian Express2025 African Union Commission election: Why Djibouti foreign minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s win is good news for India  The Indian Express

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

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

Egypt qualifies for World Cup after beating Djibouti - beIN SPORTSEgypt qualifies for World Cup after beating Djibouti  beIN SPORTS

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

Assessing the Houthi Threat to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti - Manara MagazineAssessing the Houthi Threat to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti  Manara Magazine

Djibouti president sets priorities for his government - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineDjibouti president sets priorities for his government  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Preview: Djibouti vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Djibouti vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Madagascar president plans 'national dialogue' following protests - TRT FrançaisMadagascar president plans 'national dialogue' following protests  TRT Français

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

Chad dumps Prince Harry charity's from managing wildlife after misconduct claims - TRT FrançaisChad dumps Prince Harry charity's from managing wildlife after misconduct claims  TRT Français

Djibouti implements shipping carbon pricing mechanism - Safety4SeaDjibouti implements shipping carbon pricing mechanism  Safety4Sea

Djibouti - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDjibouti  Food and Agriculture Organization

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea - Atlantic CouncilDjibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea  Atlantic Council

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

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

Lycée Kessel Djibouti / richard + schoeller - ArchDailyLycée Kessel Djibouti / richard + schoeller  ArchDaily

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

How to watch today's Djibouti vs Egypt World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Djibouti vs Egypt World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

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

Somalia, Djibouti welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for Palestinian independent state - usmuslims.comSomalia, Djibouti welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for Palestinian independent state  usmuslims.com

Djibouti’s President Guelleh lauds Adesina’s decade of transformative partnership and progress - African Development Bank GroupDjibouti’s President Guelleh lauds Adesina’s decade of transformative partnership and progress  African Development Bank Group

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

Filipino Seafarer Dies From Injuries A Week After Houthi Attack On Cargo Ship - Marine InsightFilipino Seafarer Dies From Injuries A Week After Houthi Attack On Cargo Ship  Marine Insight

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

Djibouti Telecom expands DARE1 subsea cable along East Africa - capacityglobal.comDjibouti Telecom expands DARE1 subsea cable along East Africa  capacityglobal.com

Cacdac in Djibouti to oversee repatriation of slain Filipino seafarer - Philippine News AgencyCacdac in Djibouti to oversee repatriation of slain Filipino seafarer  Philippine News Agency

Djibouti, a port ecosystem designed for global trade - African BusinessDjibouti, a port ecosystem designed for global trade  African Business

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

“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

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 ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education - unesco.orgDjibouti ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education  unesco.org

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti - NewsdaySalah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti  Newsday

Egypt officially qualified for the World Cup - Morocco World NewsEgypt officially qualified for the World Cup  Morocco World News

France Deploys Upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000Ds To Djibouti - Aviation Week NetworkFrance Deploys Upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000Ds To Djibouti  Aviation Week Network

Foreign Minister IWAYA’s Meeting with H.E. Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti - mofa.go.jpForeign Minister IWAYA’s Meeting with H.E. Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti  mofa.go.jp

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

Mo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti - MSNMo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti  MSN

Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt clinch place at 2026 World Cup - thenationalnews.comMohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt clinch place at 2026 World Cup  thenationalnews.com

Mohamed Salah loses his cool and shoves opponent to the ground on Egypt duty - Liverpool.comMohamed Salah loses his cool and shoves opponent to the ground on Egypt duty  Liverpool.com

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

AMG Industrial Park Connected to Ethio-Djibouti Railway in New Logistics Expansion - 2Merkato.comAMG Industrial Park Connected to Ethio-Djibouti Railway in New Logistics Expansion  2Merkato.com

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

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

Djibouti’s first off-grid solar plant powers a village - ESI-Africa.comDjibouti’s first off-grid solar plant powers a village  ESI-Africa.com

Mo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti - 10TVMo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti  10TV

Mohamed Salah aims to put poor Liverpool form aside and help Egypt seal World Cup spot - thenationalnews.comMohamed Salah aims to put poor Liverpool form aside and help Egypt seal World Cup spot  thenationalnews.com

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

Football: Soccer-Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup - The StarFootball: Soccer-Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup  The Star

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