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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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

SC green-lights deportations: Trump admin wins key immigration battle; 8 detained in Djibouti cleared f - Times of IndiaSC green-lights deportations: Trump admin wins key immigration battle; 8 detained in Djibouti cleared f  Times of India

Eight migrants deported from Djibouti to South Sudan, Homeland Security says By Reuters - Investing.comEight migrants deported from Djibouti to South Sudan, Homeland Security says By Reuters  Investing.com

Djibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night - CNNDjibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night  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

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

ICE Official Reveals Miserable Conditions for U.S. Immigrants at Djibouti Prison - The InterceptICE Official Reveals Miserable Conditions for U.S. Immigrants at Djibouti Prison  The Intercept

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

ICE agents and migrants they're holding in Djibouti are at risk of rocket attacks, malaria: Official - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosICE agents and migrants they're holding in Djibouti are at risk of rocket attacks, malaria: Official  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

ICE officers stuck in Djibouti shipping container with deported migrants - The Washington PostICE officers stuck in Djibouti shipping container with deported migrants  The Washington Post

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

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

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

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

Migrants deported from U.S. to South Sudan held in Djibouti, in a U.S. military base - The HinduMigrants deported from U.S. to South Sudan held in Djibouti, in a U.S. military base  The Hindu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New World Bank Support for Education and Improved Learning Opportunities in Djibouti - World BankNew World Bank Support for Education and Improved Learning Opportunities in Djibouti  World Bank

Stranded, sick, and sleeping in shifts: Court halts deportation; Ice officers, detainees left in limbo in - Times of IndiaStranded, sick, and sleeping in shifts: Court halts deportation; Ice officers, detainees left in limbo in  Times of India

Geoeconomics of trade: Djibouti, the Suez Canal, and the business logic of geography - NST OnlineGeoeconomics of trade: Djibouti, the Suez Canal, and the business logic of geography  NST Online

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

Supreme Court allows Trump Administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan - Latest news from AzerbaijanSupreme Court allows Trump Administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

Migrants from South Sudan stuck in Djibouti being deported back to Juba - The Tanzania TimesMigrants from South Sudan stuck in Djibouti being deported back to Juba  The Tanzania Times

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan - CBS NewsSupreme Court clears the way for Trump administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan  CBS News

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

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan - MSNSupreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan  MSN

Djibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night - MSNDjibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night  MSN

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

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

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’s energy autonomy is a realistic and achievable goal’ - African Business‘Djibouti’s energy autonomy is a realistic and achievable goal’  African Business

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court clears Trump administration to deport migrants from Djibouti to South Sudan - The Annapurna ExpressSupreme Court clears Trump administration to deport migrants from Djibouti to South Sudan  The Annapurna Express

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

“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

Wingu Group launches data center and CLS in Djibouti tech park - Data Center DynamicsWingu Group launches data center and CLS in Djibouti tech park  Data Center Dynamics

Supreme Court Lets Trump Deport Eight Migrants to South Sudan - The New York TimesSupreme Court Lets Trump Deport Eight Migrants to South Sudan  The New York Times

Djibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night - MSNDjibouti detainees rushing to court as they face potential deportation to South Sudan Friday night  MSN

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

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

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

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti - KTSASupreme Court allows Trump administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti  KTSA

China, Djibouti pledge to deepen cooperation on FOCAC outcomes - africanews.comChina, Djibouti pledge to deepen cooperation on FOCAC outcomes  africanews.com

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

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

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

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: 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

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan - WRAL.comSupreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan  WRAL.com

U.S. deports eight to South Sudan after legal battle - The Guardian Nigeria NewsU.S. deports eight to South Sudan after legal battle  The Guardian Nigeria News

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

Comoros and Djibouti join forces with UNESCO and partners to protect cultural property - UNESCOComoros and Djibouti join forces with UNESCO and partners to protect cultural property  UNESCO

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

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

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

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

"The land is life": a regional project supported by the African Development Bank boosts rural women's climate resilience in Djibouti - African Development Bank Group"The land is life": a regional project supported by the African Development Bank boosts rural women's climate resilience in Djibouti  African Development Bank Group

Illuminating Lives: Bringing Light and Hope to Djibouti and Yemen - ReliefWebIlluminating Lives: Bringing Light and Hope to Djibouti and Yemen  ReliefWeb