India, France to hold anti-submarine drills off Djibouti
By:The Hindu
First part of joint exercise, named Varuna, already under way off Goa
End of this month, India and France will hold anti-submarine warfare games off Djibouti coast near the Horn of Africa, as part of the 17th edition of the bilateral Varuna exercise series...
DJibouti President Meets with Singapore Prime Minister
By:StraitTimes
BEIJING - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh on Sunday (April 28) on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Both leaders reaffirmed the friendly ties between the two countries and discussed...
Dahabshil East Africa Bank Tower officially opens in Djibouti
The East Africa Bank has initiated an ambitious expansion plan.
The bank, which seeks to become one of the top financial institutions in the east African region, is targeting to venture into Ethiopia and other countries in the region.
EAB Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Rashid Jaffar...
Is political integration in the Horn of Africa possible?
Following his recent efforts to achieve normalisation with Eritrea, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed embarked on a shuttle diplomacy mission across the Horn of Africa. Since the signing of the landmark June 2018 peace agreement between the two long-warring nations, Abiy held several bilateral and tripartite...
London-based international court orders Djibouti to pay $385 mln to DP World
By:AFP
A London-based international court has ordered Djibouti to pay $385 million in compensation to UAE global ports operator DP World over a breach of contract, the Dubai government said on Thursday.
The London Court of International Arbitration also ordered the African nation to pay interest...
Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti holds talks with President of the National Assembly of Djibouti
Horndiplomat- Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti, Ambassador Abdulaziz Mohammed held talks with President of the National Assembly of the republic of Djibouti, Mohamed Ali Houmed.
During the meeting Ambassador Abdulaziz noted that Ethiopia attaches particular importance to its long standing ties with Djibouti and is keen...
Djibouti President arrives in Mogadishu for a two-day visit
Horndiplomat-Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh arrives in Mogadishu for a two-day visit. Ismail Omer guelleh was received by Mohamed Abdilahi Farmaajo at the airport.
According to Villa Somalia, During the visit the two leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual benefit...
French President in Djibouti to reaffirm the support of Paris
By:Le Monde
Historical ally of France, the country of the Horn of Africa is facing a geopolitical landscape jostled by the reconciliation between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
President Emmanuel Macron goes Monday evening, March 11, to Djibouti , historic and strategic ally of France who feels for several years...
IGAD, Germany Sign 34 Million Euro Grant Agreement
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Germany have signed a 34 million Euros grant agreement during the 46th Ordinary Session of IGAD Council of Ministers being held in Djibouti today (February 27).
The project grant will be used for migration and capacity building.
Chairperson of...
The 46th Ordinary Session of IGAD Council of Ministers Concludes
Horndiplomat-The 46th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers which was held in Djibouti under the Chairmanship of Foreign Minister and Chair of the IGAD Council of Ministers, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu wrapped up later today (February 27).
The session was attended by Mahmoud Ali...