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

CA holds meeting with Djibouti PM - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)CA holds meeting with Djibouti PM  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Egypt qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup with win over Djibouti - SportstarEgypt qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup with win over Djibouti  Sportstar

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 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

Africa plans copycat carbon fee if IMO fails to deliver on equitable fuel transition - Tradewinds NewsAfrica plans copycat carbon fee if IMO fails to deliver on equitable fuel transition  Tradewinds News

Djibouti Trains 60 Women in Income-Generating Skills - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Trains 60 Women in Income-Generating Skills  Dawan Africa

Djibouti PM seeks CA’s advice on adopting microfinance - Dhaka TribuneDjibouti PM seeks CA’s advice on adopting microfinance  Dhaka Tribune

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

Djibouti: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundDjibouti: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

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

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

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

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

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 Launches AI Training for Education Inspectors - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Launches AI Training for Education Inspectors  Dawan Africa

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

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

Djibouti PM Meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser - Amader BartaDjibouti PM Meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser  Amader Barta

Djibouti Police Foil Attempted Kidnap of 15-Year-Old Girl - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Police Foil Attempted Kidnap of 15-Year-Old Girl  Dawan Africa

Djibouti Signs MoU with Visa to Launch National Digital Wallet - TechAfrica NewsDjibouti Signs MoU with Visa to Launch National Digital Wallet  TechAfrica News

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

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

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

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

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

Somalia, Djibouti welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for Palestinian independent state - Anadolu AjansiSomalia, Djibouti welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for Palestinian independent state  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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

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

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

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

Djibouti Hosts East African Standby Forces Maritime Exercise - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Hosts East African Standby Forces Maritime Exercise  Dawan Africa

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Sierra Leone conclude final training ahead of Djibouti match - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Sierra Leone conclude final training ahead of Djibouti match  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

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

Ethiopia-Djibouti railway launches 1st privately-financed expansion construction project - China.orgEthiopia-Djibouti railway launches 1st privately-financed expansion construction project  China.org

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

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

2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Djibouti - United Nations Population Fund2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Djibouti  United Nations Population Fund

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

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

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

ITFC lends Djibouti $90m to strengthen energy security - Arab NewsITFC lends Djibouti $90m to strengthen energy security  Arab News

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

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

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

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

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

Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti Ports compete for trade supremacy amid rising regional investments - Africa Sustainability MattersKenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti Ports compete for trade supremacy amid rising regional investments  Africa Sustainability Matters

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

Djibouti Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal. - Dawan AfricaDjibouti Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal.  Dawan Africa

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

Djibouti wins expo award as economy emerges among region’s fastest-growing - Capital NewspaperDjibouti wins expo award as economy emerges among region’s fastest-growing  Capital Newspaper

Djibouti calls for urgent action on Gaza and Sudan, highlights need for UN reform - Arab NewsDjibouti calls for urgent action on Gaza and Sudan, highlights need for UN reform  Arab News

Djibouti - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDjibouti  Food and Agriculture Organization

‘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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Djibouti Telecom expands DARE1 subsea cable along East Africa - capacityglobal.comDjibouti Telecom expands DARE1 subsea cable along East Africa  capacityglobal.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 is a country that defies categorisation - African BusinessDjibouti is a country that defies categorisation  African Business

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

Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Salah scored a brace in Djibouti - Zamin.uzEgypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Salah scored a brace in Djibouti  Zamin.uz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 : Suivi des flux de populations : Enregistrement, Juillet 2025 - Tableau de bord # 89 - ReliefWebDjibouti : Suivi des flux de populations : Enregistrement, Juillet 2025 - Tableau de bord # 89  ReliefWeb

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

“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

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

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti - The Annapurna ExpressSalah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti  The Annapurna Express

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Sierra Leone return to Freetown after Djibouti win - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Sierra Leone return to Freetown after Djibouti win  Africa Top Sports

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