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Turkey’s state-run aid agency supports disabled in Djibouti

Turkey's state-run aid agency continues to touch people's lives in Africa, providing wheelchairs for disabled
By:Anadolu Turkey's state-run aid agency has distributed a total of 200 wheelchairs and vocational supplies to disabled people in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, according to a statement on Monday. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) launched its "End the Barriers" project in...

Djibouti President receives Somaliland Delegation

Djibouti President receives Somaliland Delegation
By M.A. Egge The President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Geelle received a delegation from Somaliland led by the first deputy Speaker of the parliament Saeed Mire Farah Gire. This meeting was organized by...

Djibouti confirms first case of COVID-19

Breaking: Somalia confirms first coronavirus case
The Djibouti Ministry of Health (MoH) on Wednesday disclosed it has confirmed its first case of COVID-19. The ministry said a Spanish national who arrived in the Horn of Africa nation on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19. “The patient was a member of the Spanish Special...

Communiqué of the 41st Extraordinary IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government

IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
BY: IGAD The 41st Extraordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Government was held on Saturday, 9th December 2023, in Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, on the situation in Sudan and was chaired by H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President...

Leaders in show of support for Djibouti’s Guelleh as he takes oath of office

Leaders in show of support for Djibouti’s Guelleh as he takes oath of office
By:Nation Africa President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Djibouti Saturday to witness the inauguration of President Ismael Omar Guelleh, who is set to start his fifth term. The event, which is being held in the country’s capital, started at  9.30am local time. Other leaders in attendance are: Ethiopian...

Djibouti parliament designates rebels as terror group

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti
By: Mohamed Duale Djibouti's parliament on Thursday designated the "Armed FRUD" (Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy) rebels as a terrorist group. The decision came after the rebel group early Friday...

Djibouti Reduces Port Tariff by over 82% For Ethiopia’s Exports

Djibouti has announced 82.5% reductions in port tariffs for Ethiopia’s exports due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Port Djibouti currently accounts for more than 95% of Ethiopia’s imports and exports. Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed appreciated the decision and extended gratitude to the President. “Profound gratitude to President...

Djibouti’s squandered independence

June 27 marks 41 years of independence for my country, Djibouti. So, 41 years of freedom, respect for human dignity and development for the Djiboutian people? This is a relevant question today. The fight for independence from colonial rule was ostensibly fought to secure social change...

Somaliland president arrives in Djibouti for state visit

Somaliland president arrives in Djibouti for state visit
By: Staff writer The president of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and his delegation arrived in Djibouti and warmly welcomed by Djibouti government officials. President bihi received an official invitation from the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh. But the main agenda of the visit...

Dubai’s DP World threatens legal action over Djibouti port row

Djibouti ended the contract in February with DP World to run its Doraleh Container Terminal. By Hadeel Al Sayegh, Reuters News DUBAI- DP World threatened legal action against Djibouti after the government of the Horn of Africa nation ended a contract this year with the Dubai-owned firm...