Chinese built railway praised for awvfacilitating transportation, boosting Ethiopia’s trade
By:XINHUA NET
Berhane Haileyesus is excited to board the Chinese built 756 kms Ethiopia-Djibouti electrified rail line even though he has been a regular customer of the rail service ever since it was commissioned in January 2018.
Contracted by two Chinese companies, the first 320 km...
Sanctions Committee Chair Briefs Security Council on Somalia, Eritrea Developments as Delegates Air Views concerning Peace in Horn of Africa
Horndiplomat-Sanctions Committee Chair Briefs Security Council on Somalia, Eritrea Developments as Delegates Air Views concerning Peace in Horn of Africa.
Asmara’s Representative Calls for Lifting of Embargo without Preconditions
On the heels of the landmark rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which ended two decades of hostility, the...
IOM: ‘At least 8 migrants dead, 12 missing’ off Djibouti
The IOM said on Sunday that there are at least "8 migrants dead and 12 are missing at sea" after being forced off a boat by smugglers off the coast of Djibouti. The migrants were traveling from Yemen, the UN organization added.
The UN migration...
Djibouti – Doraleh port terminal: U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne Expresses Concern About Chinese Actions in Africa
Djibouti recently illegally seized control of the Doraleh port terminal by presidential decree, and some reports indicate Djibouti plans to gift the facility to the Chinese government
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, July 4, 2018/ -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) (https://byrne.house.gov), a member of...
Djibouti Telecom wins Djibouti Cup
By Shafi’i Mohyaddin Abokar
Horndiplomat-The winners were presented a trophy, 25 gold medals as well as a cash prize.
Djibouti Telecom FC have beaten Dikhil FC 4-2 to clinch the Djibouti Cup, two months after winning the national football league.
The hotly-contested match attracted tens of thousands...
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...
DP World wins tribunal case against Djibouti over bribe case
by: Simeon Kerr in Dubai and John Aglionby in Nairobi
DP World has won an arbitration case against the government of Djibouti, which claimed the Dubai ports operator made illegal payments to win a concession to operate a container terminal in the Red Sea African...
Djibouti approves construction of Grand Bara solar power plant
By:constructionreviewonline
The construction of the Grand Bara solar power plant has been green-lighted by the government of the Republic of Djibouti, following the adoption of a preliminary assessment of the project.
Located at the Grand Bara region, of the East African country situated at the horn...
Djibouti reduces diplomatic status with Qatar; Senegal recalls Doha envoy
Staff writer, Al Arabiya EnglishWednesday, 7 June 2017
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Djibouti on Wednesday has reduced its diplomatic status with Qatar, Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
Senegal also said on Wednesday it would recall its ambassador in Qatar and expressed its “active solidarity” with Saudi...
Djibouti Government Announces the Nationalization of the Shares Held by Port of Djibouti, S.A. in Doraleh Container Terminal
Horndiplomat-The Government of Djibouti announces the nationalization of the shares held by Port of Djibouti, S.A. in Doraleh Container Terminal.according to press-release from Presidency of the Republic of Djibouti
10 September 2018
On 22 February 2018, the State of Djibouti terminated the concession for the Doraleh...
