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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Strengthening Maharashtra–Djibouti Trade Corridors - India Shipping NewsStrengthening Maharashtra–Djibouti Trade Corridors  India Shipping News

Djibouti positions itself as East Africa’s digital gateway through submarine cable investments - Techpoint AfricaDjibouti positions itself as East Africa’s digital gateway through submarine cable investments  Techpoint Africa

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

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

Africa’s Silicon Valley? Djibouti goes digital with 10 submarine cables - The Africa Report.comAfrica’s Silicon Valley? Djibouti goes digital with 10 submarine cables  The Africa Report.com

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

President El-Sisi to Head to Djibouti - Africa.comPresident El-Sisi to Head to Djibouti  Africa.com

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

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

Nearly 180 Missing After Migrant Boats Sink Off Yemen, Djibouti: Report - NDTVNearly 180 Missing After Migrant Boats Sink Off Yemen, Djibouti: Report  NDTV

IFC Supports Access to Finance for SMEs and Boosts Regional Trade in Djibouti - International Finance Corporation (IFC)IFC Supports Access to Finance for SMEs and Boosts Regional Trade in Djibouti  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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

A new smash and grab for Red Sea ports - The EconomistA new smash and grab for Red Sea ports  The Economist

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

President Sisi arrives in Djibouti - Egyptian GazettePresident Sisi arrives in Djibouti  Egyptian Gazette

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

Kamaj Group: A visionary driving Djibouti’s economic transformation - African BusinessKamaj Group: A visionary driving Djibouti’s economic transformation  African Business

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

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

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

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

President El-Sisi to Head to Djibouti - ZAWYAPresident El-Sisi to Head to Djibouti  ZAWYA

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

‘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

Air Djibouti mulls A320s, wet lease of small turboprops - ch-aviationAir Djibouti mulls A320s, wet lease of small turboprops  ch-aviation

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

Somalia/Djibouti: The Man Behind the Curtain - Waberi's Silent Takeover of Somali Football - allAfrica.comSomalia/Djibouti: The Man Behind the Curtain - Waberi's Silent Takeover of Somali Football  allAfrica.com

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

Djibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence - African BusinessDjibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence  African Business

A cutting-edge training center in Djibouti to tackle youth unemployment - AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementA cutting-edge training center in Djibouti to tackle youth unemployment  AFD - Agence Française de Développement

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

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

President El-Sisi’s Speech at Joint Press Conference with Djibouti President Guelleh - ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????President El-Sisi’s Speech at Joint Press Conference with Djibouti President Guelleh  ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????

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

Djibouti’s geographic position is its crown jewel - African BusinessDjibouti’s geographic position is its crown jewel  African Business

Djibouti: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024 - ReliefWebDjibouti: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024  ReliefWeb

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

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

RSGT International to manage Djibouti’s Tadjourah Port - Port TechnologyRSGT International to manage Djibouti’s Tadjourah Port  Port Technology

Air Djibouti: Reaching parts other carriers cannot - African BusinessAir Djibouti: Reaching parts other carriers cannot  African Business

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

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

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 ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education - UNESCODjibouti ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education  UNESCO

Djibouti Cracks Down On Undocumented Ethiopian Migrants, Inks Deal With Cairo - The Reporter EthiopiaDjibouti Cracks Down On Undocumented Ethiopian Migrants, Inks Deal With Cairo  The Reporter Ethiopia

“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation - unfpa.org“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation  unfpa.org

Egypt, Djibouti say Red Sea security must be led by coastal states - HiiraanEgypt, Djibouti say Red Sea security must be led by coastal states  Hiiraan

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 Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region visits Djibouti | News | Media centre - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region visits Djibouti | News | Media centre  emro.who.int

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

Djibouti Forum urges enhanced collaboration amid global policy turbulence - XinhuaDjibouti Forum urges enhanced collaboration amid global policy turbulence  Xinhua

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

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

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

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

President El-Sisi Visits Djibouti and Meets President Guelleh - ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????President El-Sisi Visits Djibouti and Meets President Guelleh  ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????

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

Sisi heads to Djibouti for talks with Guelleh on Red Sea, HoA situations - Egypt TodaySisi heads to Djibouti for talks with Guelleh on Red Sea, HoA situations  Egypt Today

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

US, French forces conduct joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti > Air Force > Article Display - af.milUS, French forces conduct joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti > Air Force > Article Display  af.mil

Djibouti: Operational update (06 March 2025) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational update (06 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

Revolutionizing Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, and Fisheries in Djibouti Through Digital Technologies - Global Center on AdaptationRevolutionizing Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, and Fisheries in Djibouti Through Digital Technologies  Global Center on Adaptation

Amid Ethiopian Sea Claims, Egypt and Djibouti Reaffirm Red Sea Control - BorkenaAmid Ethiopian Sea Claims, Egypt and Djibouti Reaffirm Red Sea Control  Borkena

Marsa Maroc Expands African Presence with New Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Benin - Morocco World NewsMarsa Maroc Expands African Presence with New Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Benin  Morocco World News

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

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

Frontier Tech Leaders Djibouti Celebrates First Machine Learning Bootcamp Graduation - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrontier Tech Leaders Djibouti Celebrates First Machine Learning Bootcamp Graduation  United Nations Development Programme

Supporting a brighter future for Djibouti's youth - United Nations VolunteersSupporting a brighter future for Djibouti's youth  United Nations Volunteers

US court rules in DP World’s favour over Djibouti legal battle - Seatrade Maritime NewsUS court rules in DP World’s favour over Djibouti legal battle  Seatrade Maritime News

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

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, November 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, November 2024  ReliefWeb

Djibouti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment (April 2024) - ReliefWebDjibouti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment (April 2024)  ReliefWeb

Fatou Fall Announced as World Bank Group Joint Resident Representative for Djibouti - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Fatou Fall Announced as World Bank Group Joint Resident Representative for Djibouti  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Xi Jinping Meets with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh  fmprc.gov.cn

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

Chinese PLA Support Base in Djibouti holds training with Djiboutian army - Global TimesChinese PLA Support Base in Djibouti holds training with Djiboutian army  Global Times

Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malaria - France 24Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malaria  France 24

Djibouti Digital Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Growth and Development - World BankDjibouti Digital Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Growth and Development  World Bank

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

Djibouti eyes Ethiopian trade - WorldCargo NewsDjibouti eyes Ethiopian trade  WorldCargo News

Evaluation of WHO contribution in Djibouti: Executive summary - World Health Organization (WHO)Evaluation of WHO contribution in Djibouti: Executive summary  World Health Organization (WHO)

186 missing as migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti - Vatican News186 missing as migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti  Vatican News

Saving lives in crisis-hit Djibouti - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSaving lives in crisis-hit Djibouti  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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

France's president sees new role for its Djibouti military base - africanews.comFrance's president sees new role for its Djibouti military base  africanews.com

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

Restoring Climate-resilient Mangroves and Communities: A Case Study from Djibouti - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeRestoring Climate-resilient Mangroves and Communities: A Case Study from Djibouti  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Can Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf turn the AU around? - DWCan Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf turn the AU around?  DW

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)

Egypt, Djibouti leaders reject threats to Red Sea navigation security - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram OnlineEgypt, Djibouti leaders reject threats to Red Sea navigation security - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

Statement of H.E Ismaïl Omar Guelleh President of the Republic of Djibouti at the 43rd Extraordinary Virtual Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government On the Situation in the Republic of South Sudan - IGADStatement of H.E Ismaïl Omar Guelleh President of the Republic of Djibouti at the 43rd Extraordinary Virtual Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government On the Situation in the Republic of South Sudan  IGAD

At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti - Al JazeeraAt least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti  Al Jazeera

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, December 2024  ReliefWeb

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

President El-Sisi heads to Djibouti for talks with President Guelleh - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram OnlinePresident El-Sisi heads to Djibouti for talks with President Guelleh - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

Race for AU Chair: Djibouti’s Ali Youssouf makes strong impression - The Africa Report.comRace for AU Chair: Djibouti’s Ali Youssouf makes strong impression  The Africa Report.com