The tiny nation of Djibouti has set its sights on becoming the Singapore of Africa, a trade hub that takes advantage of its location on one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke with Hank Cohen. He’s a former United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
![Rescuers search for survivors on the beach after two boats carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the shore near Godoria, in northeast Djibouti, in January 2019 [International Organization for Migration via AP]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0cc33a2b73604a3cb7f21b5a9d3c4fe6_18.webp?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti")
