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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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti - orissadiary.comIMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti  orissadiary.com

LONGi Hi-MO X10 Solar Modules Power Adailou’s First Off-Grid Solar Project In Djibouti, Marking A Major Milestone In The Region’s Renewable Energy Development - SolarQuarterLONGi Hi-MO X10 Solar Modules Power Adailou’s First Off-Grid Solar Project In Djibouti, Marking A Major Milestone In The Region’s Renewable Energy Development  SolarQuarter

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

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

2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Djibouti - unfpa.org2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Djibouti  unfpa.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

LONGi Hi-MO X10 Powers Adailou's First Off-Grid Solar Project in Djibouti - PR NewswireLONGi Hi-MO X10 Powers Adailou's First Off-Grid Solar Project in Djibouti  PR Newswire

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

IMF Expects Djibouti’s Economy to Grow 6% in 2025 - Ethiopian MonitorIMF Expects Djibouti’s Economy to Grow 6% in 2025  Ethiopian Monitor

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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 - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDjibouti  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Djibouti Labour Minister visits Asian City in Industrial Area - The Peninsula QatarDjibouti Labour Minister visits Asian City in Industrial Area  The Peninsula Qatar

Djibouti: Strengthening climate resilience through the empowerment of rural women - African Development Bank GroupDjibouti: Strengthening climate resilience through the empowerment of rural women  African Development Bank Group

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

Everything to Know About Renewable Energy in Djibouti - The Borgen ProjectEverything to Know About Renewable Energy in Djibouti  The Borgen Project

Wang Yi Meets with Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulkader Houssein Omar - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulkader Houssein Omar  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Somalia, Djibouti sign additional troop deployment agreement - TRT FrançaisSomalia, Djibouti sign additional troop deployment agreement  TRT Français

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

New Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies - India Education DiaryNew Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies  India Education Diary

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

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

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

World Cup 2026 (Q): Guinea-Bissau aims for victory against Djibouti - ca.sports.yahoo.comWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Guinea-Bissau aims for victory against Djibouti  ca.sports.yahoo.com

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

KSrelief continues global health efforts with projects in Yemen, Djibouti - Arab NewsKSrelief continues global health efforts with projects in Yemen, Djibouti  Arab News

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

“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

GIEWS Country Brief: Djibouti 09-July-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Djibouti 09-July-2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrier-neutral data centre service comes to Djibouti - African BusinessCarrier-neutral data centre service comes to Djibouti  African Business

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

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

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

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: The EU Ambassador to Djibouti Visits the ASPIDES’ Italian Naval Unit ITS CAIO DUILIO - EEASEUNAVFOR ASPIDES: The EU Ambassador to Djibouti Visits the ASPIDES’ Italian Naval Unit ITS CAIO DUILIO  EEAS

Somalia and Djibouti Take a Big Step Towards Safer Medicines - Africa CDCSomalia and Djibouti Take a Big Step Towards Safer Medicines  Africa CDC

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

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

New Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies [EN/AR] - ReliefWebNew Project to Help Djibouti Respond to Emergencies [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

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

Visit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Djibouti (Results) - mofa.go.jpVisit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Djibouti (Results)  mofa.go.jp

2026 election: Djibouti president leaves door open to sixth term - Arab News2026 election: Djibouti president leaves door open to sixth term  Arab News

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

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

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

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

1er REG, 1er REC: Djibouti in 2025 - French Foreign Legion Information1er REG, 1er REC: Djibouti in 2025  French Foreign Legion Information

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

Djibouti: Operational update (13 March 2025) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational update (13 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

Somalia, Djibouti sign additional troop deployment agreement - Anadolu AjansiSomalia, Djibouti sign additional troop deployment agreement  Anadolu Ajansi

Japan Ministry of Defense - mod.go.jpJapan Ministry of Defense  mod.go.jp

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

UN launches rescue operation after eight migrants die off Djibouti - Euronews.comUN launches rescue operation after eight migrants die off Djibouti  Euronews.com

FAO Concludes Nine-Month Evaluation of Djibouti's Food Control System - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Concludes Nine-Month Evaluation of Djibouti's Food Control System  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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