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

Djibouti Appoints New Foreign Minister - News Central TVDjibouti Appoints New Foreign Minister  News Central TV

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 Appoints New Foreign Minister - Barron'sDjibouti Appoints New Foreign Minister  Barron's

Driving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti's economic transformation - African BusinessDriving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti's economic transformation  African Business

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

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

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)

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

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

Tunisia leave it late to down resilient Malawi as Ethiopia stun Djibouti with goal fest - Confédération Africaine de FootballTunisia leave it late to down resilient Malawi as Ethiopia stun Djibouti with goal fest  Confédération Africaine de Football

News - VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony - DVIDSNews - VMM-266 to VMM-161 transfer of authority ceremony  DVIDS

Djibouti - Afar, Somali, French - BritannicaDjibouti - Afar, Somali, French  Britannica

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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 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 - fao.orgAyanne Hassan Omar, Djibouti  fao.org

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

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

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

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

Djibouti Concludes Validation Mission – Last of 10 Countries to Complete FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment - fao.orgDjibouti Concludes Validation Mission – Last of 10 Countries to Complete FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment  fao.org

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

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU - The Eastleigh VoiceDjibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU  The Eastleigh Voice

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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: Operational update (27 February 2025) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational update (27 February 2025)  ReliefWeb

UN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti - AP NewsUN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti  AP News

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

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

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

Djibouti Country Brief - Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024 - ReliefWebDjibouti Country Brief - Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024  ReliefWeb

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

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)

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

Djibouti appoints new foreign minister - The Guardian Nigeria NewsDjibouti appoints new foreign minister  The Guardian Nigeria News

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

Djibouti Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerDjibouti Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Djibouti Joins United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space - Space in AfricaDjibouti Joins United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space  Space in Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planning for the Future, Listening to the People of Djibouti - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupPlanning for the Future, Listening to the People of Djibouti  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

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

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

Ethiopia vs Djibouti Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF) - The Stats ZoneEthiopia vs Djibouti Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)  The Stats Zone

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

Rescuers race to find over 100 migrants missing off Djibouti coast - ReutersRescuers race to find over 100 migrants missing off Djibouti coast  Reuters

Djibouti promotes artists' rights with the launch of UNESCO-Aschberg Programme - UNESCODjibouti promotes artists' rights with the launch of UNESCO-Aschberg Programme  UNESCO

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

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

Djibouti Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteDjibouti Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

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

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

1er REC: 1st Squadron leaves Djibouti - French Foreign Legion Information1er REC: 1st Squadron leaves Djibouti  French Foreign Legion Information

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

Djibouti migrant boats: At least 45 dead, 61 missing as two vessels sink - BBCDjibouti migrant boats: At least 45 dead, 61 missing as two vessels sink  BBC

Stories on stones: The hidden rock engravings of Abourma in Djibouti - AfricanewsStories on stones: The hidden rock engravings of Abourma in Djibouti  Africanews

Empowering Djibouti’s Next Generation by Investing in Human Capital: From Dreams to Reality - World BankEmpowering Djibouti’s Next Generation by Investing in Human Capital: From Dreams to Reality  World Bank

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

Celebrations of World Press Freedom Day in Djibouti - UNESCOCelebrations of World Press Freedom Day in Djibouti  UNESCO

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

45 Dead and 134 Missing in Tragic Incident off Djibouti Coast - ReliefWeb45 Dead and 134 Missing in Tragic Incident off Djibouti Coast  ReliefWeb

Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected to head African Union Commission - France 24Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected to head African Union Commission  France 24

Djibouti, a crucial partner in a strategic but unstable region - EEASDjibouti, a crucial partner in a strategic but unstable region  EEAS

Djibouti - fao.orgDjibouti  fao.org

Djibouti: Operational Update (26 September 2024) - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational Update (26 September 2024)  ReliefWeb

Macron visits Djibouti, France's last operational base in Africa - Le Monde.frMacron visits Djibouti, France's last operational base in Africa  Le Monde.fr

Highlights and goals: Ethiopia 6-1 Djibouti in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: Ethiopia 6-1 Djibouti in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Food Aid from Qatar Charity to Refugees in Djibouti - ReliefWebFood Aid from Qatar Charity to Refugees in Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Sudan seeks return to regional blocs, Djibouti says - Sudan TribuneSudan seeks return to regional blocs, Djibouti says  Sudan Tribune

Djibouti dodges scrutiny despite China, Iran, Houthi ties and links to illicit activities - Middle East InstituteDjibouti dodges scrutiny despite China, Iran, Houthi ties and links to illicit activities  Middle East Institute

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

Turkey to seek improved Africa cooperation in Djibouti talks, officials say - ReutersTurkey to seek improved Africa cooperation in Djibouti talks, officials say  Reuters

50 Years in Djibouti, and Seeing Results from Fight against HIV - AFD - Agence Française de Développement50 Years in Djibouti, and Seeing Results from Fight against HIV  AFD - Agence Française de Développement

Djibouti: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (24 October 2024) - ReliefWebDjibouti: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (24 October 2024)  ReliefWeb

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Ethiopia and Djibouti confirmed lineups - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Ethiopia and Djibouti confirmed lineups  Africa Top Sports

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 to unleash the economic potential of Africa - African BusinessDjibouti to unleash the economic potential of Africa  African Business