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Djibouti’s diplomat speaks out tripartite agreement between Somaliland,Ethiopia and Dp World in Berbera Port

Horndiplomat -Djibouti’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Ambassador Mohammed Idriss Farah told Capital Magazine in Addis-Ababa, Ambassador Idiris speaks that interview many issues about the Ethiopia current situation and the tripartite agreement between DP world, Somaliland and Ethiopia in Berber port. Djibouti and Ethiopia remain closer than...

Djibouti President Named World Leader of Tourism

The Office of the President of European Council on Tourism and Trade announced that President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been selected as a World Leader of Tourism and a member of European Tourism Academy for his "recognition of the role and significance...

After US Pressure, Djibouti Seizes Control of Port Rather than Gift it to China

Following complaints from the US military, the East African nation of Djibouti has denied that they would cede an economically and strategically crucial port to China. Beijing opened their first-ever overseas military base in Djibouti in August 2017. The Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) is a...

Port deal underscores Djibouti’s reliance on Ethiopia

With political instability in Ethiopia, will there be enough trade to keep Somaliland and Djibouti's ports busy?  BY SIMON ALLISON   When Djibouti makes international headlines, it is usually in connection with the many superpowers that have built military bases on its shore. France, the United States, China, Italy and...

China’s growing African footprint could lock the US out from its lone Africa base

On the days before and after US secretary of State Rex Tillerson embarked on his first official trip to Africa, one issue has risen as the main concern among American officials: China’s ascendant role in the African continent. Testifying in front of the US armed...

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Arrives in Djibouti

Horndiplomat-Today The US  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Djibouti, to meet with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf to further our partnership and discuss cooperation on security issues. After Meeting The US Foreign Minister Rex Tillerson  holds a...

US worries China could seize control of DP World’s Djibouti port

BY OLE ANDERSEN Published  07.03.18 at 12:03 The seizure of DP World's port in strategically important Djibouti at the entrance to the Red Sea spurs worries in the US army and among politicians of a Chinese takeover.. The US military commander in charge of the country's troops in Africa, General Thomas...

Djibouti’s greatest threat may come from within

Simon Allison in Djibouti A rocky, steep-banked promenade outlines the port of Djibouti. Old men use it for their late-afternoon constitutionals and the odd beggar sleeps on its benches. The breeze is thick with salt, which mostly disguises the faint tang of sewage. To understand what...

DP World accuses Djibouti of illegal seizure of Dorelah port

DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Dubai-based port operator DP World accused Djibouti of illegally seizing control of Doraleh Container Terminal on Thursday, after the Djibouti government said it was unilaterally terminating DP World’s contract to run the terminal. “The Government of Djibouti today illegally seized...

Djibouti’s investment environment dealt ‘strong shock’

DP World contributes millions of dollars of direct, indirect economic benefits to Djibouti Dubai: Ports operator DP World has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars of direct and indirect economic benefits to Djibouti, enhancing the African country’s attractiveness as an investment destination in East Africa. DP...