Djibouti Stories
The 2000 Arta Peace Conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates and produced the first post-war Somali constitution, marking the rebirth of...
The project aims to open new trade routes, enhance mobility, and accelerate economic integration across the Horn and Eastern Africa.
The constitutional amendment, adopted during a special parliamentary session, eliminates a clause that barred candidates over 75 from contesting the p...
According to EDR, the construction of the new project, which will be fully executed by EDR engineering experts, from design and project management to...
The exercise will simulate a maritime crisis, testing real-time coordination across five operational themes, including counter-piracy, counter-illicit...
With the signing of the new agreement and the promise of additional deployments, Djibouti has underlined its continued involvement in Somalia’s securi...
The ministry said the agreement outlines the modalities of intervention, reciprocal obligations, and coordination mechanisms, in a spirit of cooperati...
The development marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s miraa sector, which has been seeking to diversify its export markets and reduce reliance on...
According to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia sent a delegation requesting the creation of a corridor from its border to the port, along with r...
The trip signals Somaliland's intent to reassert its regional presence and deepen ties amid shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa.
US recognition would reward Hargeisa for its persistent effort to maintain stability and promote democracy. However, it could encourage other nations...
Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.
She will now serve as Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf's deputy, overseeing the commission's administration and financial management.
As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...
For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...
One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.
Boss said that Odinga has always prioritised Kenya's interests over his own, making him a key unifying figure in the country.
Djibouti has secured backing from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, just days after Kenyan President William Ruto visited Cairo to lobby for Ra...
The Djiboutian defence ministry confirmed the operation on Sunday, stating that the attack targeted a terrorist group.
This visit comes amid rumours circulating that Youssouf had dropped out of the race in favour of Kenya's candidate, Raila Odinga.
Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...
This migration route, stretching from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia, is a deadly pathway for Ethiopian migrants fleeing poverty, conflict, and harsh climat...
He further called for the building of bridges between communities—refugees and hosts alike—and creating an environment where everyone can thrive toget...
Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership.
The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.
Odinga, buoyed by Mauritius' endorsement, has intensified his outreach, making strategic long-range visits to West Africa to drum up support for his c...
The Horn of Africa will likely be a key focus for Djibouti as it seeks to leverage its position to further its ambitions for leading the African Union...
Turkey is competing with major powers like France, Russia and China for a foothold in Africa, forging partnerships with several nations and providing...
Survivors told IOM that they were forced off the two vessels by the boat operators in the open sea off the coast of Obock, a port town in Djibouti.
