Djibouti

Country Djibouti
Capital Djibouti
Continent Africa
Currency Franc(DJF)
Languages French, Arabic, Somali & Afar

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Introduction

The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977. Hassan Gouled APTIDON installed an authoritarian one-party state and proceeded to serve as president until 1999. Unrest among the Afars minority during the 1990s led to a civil war that ended in 2001 following the conclusion of a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Issa-dominated government. In 1999, Djibouti's first multi-party presidential elections resulted in the election of Ismail Omar GUELLEH; he was re-elected to a second term in 2005. Djibouti occupies a strategic geographic location at the mouth of the Red Sea and serves as an important transshipment location for goods entering and leaving the east African highlands. The present leadership favors close ties to France, which maintains a significant military presence in the country but also has strong ties with the US. Djibouti hosts the only US military base in sub-Saharan Africa and is a front-line state in the global war on terrorism.

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Djibouti - Wikipedia
Djibouti - CIA World Fact Book
Djibouti - BBC
Djibouti - Timeline - BBC

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How to watch IPL 2024 live in Djibouti: Live scores, commentary & highlights - The Economic TimesHow to watch IPL 2024 live in Djibouti: Live scores, commentary & highlights  The Economic Times

World Bank Report: Reducing Electricity and Telecommunications Costs in Djibouti Could Boost Growth and Add Jobs - World Bank GroupWorld Bank Report: Reducing Electricity and Telecommunications Costs in Djibouti Could Boost Growth and Add Jobs  World Bank Group

Djibouti : Authorities fall out of love with Qista mosquito traps - Africa IntelligenceDjibouti : Authorities fall out of love with Qista mosquito traps  Africa Intelligence

India to supply 110,000 tonne rice to Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Tanzania | Mint - MintIndia to supply 110,000 tonne rice to Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Tanzania | Mint  Mint

Container group MSC says its ship hit by missile sailing to Djibouti - ReutersContainer group MSC says its ship hit by missile sailing to Djibouti  Reuters

Djibouti Steps Up Plans for its First National Cancer Centre - International Atomic Energy AgencyDjibouti Steps Up Plans for its First National Cancer Centre  International Atomic Energy Agency

Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts - Al Jazeera EnglishHead of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts  Al Jazeera English

Indian Navy units being deployed in Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, East Coast of Somalia: Govt - The Indian ExpressIndian Navy units being deployed in Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, East Coast of Somalia: Govt  The Indian Express

FTL Djibouti Python Training – Closing Webinar - United Nations Development ProgrammeFTL Djibouti Python Training – Closing Webinar  United Nations Development Programme

Djibouti: Country Summary as at 30 June 2023 - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti: Country Summary as at 30 June 2023 - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti steps up coast guard patrols amidst the Red sea crisis - Africanews EnglishDjibouti steps up coast guard patrols amidst the Red sea crisis  Africanews English

Djibouti vs Liberia Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th March 2024 - SportskeedaDjibouti vs Liberia Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th March 2024  Sportskeeda

The China-Built Addis-Djibouti Railway Gains Steam - The DiplomatThe China-Built Addis-Djibouti Railway Gains Steam  The Diplomat

US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels - FRANCE 24 EnglishUS warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels  FRANCE 24 English

Home - Djibouti | The Netherlands and Djibouti - The Netherlands and YouHome - Djibouti | The Netherlands and Djibouti  The Netherlands and You

Djibouti Strengthens Agri-Food Sector with World Bank Support - World Bank GroupDjibouti Strengthens Agri-Food Sector with World Bank Support  World Bank Group

Denmark's Maersk temporarily suspends bookings to Djibouti amid security concerns - Africanews EnglishDenmark's Maersk temporarily suspends bookings to Djibouti amid security concerns  Africanews English

Vessel damaged in drone attack north of Djibouti, says UK agency - ReutersVessel damaged in drone attack north of Djibouti, says UK agency  Reuters

How Young Entrepreneurs are Shaping a New Business Landscape in Djibouti - World Bank GroupHow Young Entrepreneurs are Shaping a New Business Landscape in Djibouti  World Bank Group

Djibouti: Giving Refugee Children a Chance to Go to School - World Bank GroupDjibouti: Giving Refugee Children a Chance to Go to School  World Bank Group

Republic of Djibouti Appoints Logistics Magnate Vishal Mehta as Honorary Consul General, sets up Mumbai Office - Business StandardRepublic of Djibouti Appoints Logistics Magnate Vishal Mehta as Honorary Consul General, sets up Mumbai Office  Business Standard

Xeedho: First intangible cultural heritage treasure from Djibouti to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list - UNESCOXeedho: First intangible cultural heritage treasure from Djibouti to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list  UNESCO

Red Sea: New images show British ship Rubymar has not sunk - BBC.comRed Sea: New images show British ship Rubymar has not sunk  BBC.com

Climate crisis and conflict push more people to drought-stricken Djibouti – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre - Red Cross Red Crescent Climate CentreClimate crisis and conflict push more people to drought-stricken Djibouti – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre  Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Djibouti | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateDjibouti | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Iran, Djibouti restore ties after 7 years: FM - The New ArabIran, Djibouti restore ties after 7 years: FM  The New Arab

How the crisis in Sudan accentuated the strategic importance of Djibouti - Observer Research FoundationHow the crisis in Sudan accentuated the strategic importance of Djibouti  Observer Research Foundation

Djibouti's satellite launch aims to advance climate research - University World NewsDjibouti's satellite launch aims to advance climate research  University World News

Cessna Grand Caravan for Djibouti Air Force - Scramble (NL)Cessna Grand Caravan for Djibouti Air Force  Scramble (NL)

Djibouti's Economy Depends on Ethiopia's Trade | WPR - World Politics ReviewDjibouti's Economy Depends on Ethiopia's Trade | WPR  World Politics Review

Impact brand : First Cardio-Metabolic medicines delivered to Djibouti and global NGOs - SanofiImpact brand : First Cardio-Metabolic medicines delivered to Djibouti and global NGOs  Sanofi

UNSDG | Djibouti in Drought: A Forgotten Crisis? - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupUNSDG | Djibouti in Drought: A Forgotten Crisis?  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Djibouti Launches First Satellite, Djibouti 1A - Space in AfricaDjibouti Launches First Satellite, Djibouti 1A  Space in Africa

Building a bright future: the power of preschool education in Djibouti - World BankBuilding a bright future: the power of preschool education in Djibouti  World Bank

Djibouti Launches First Satellite Aboard Transporter-9 - SpaceWatch.GlobalDjibouti Launches First Satellite Aboard Transporter-9  SpaceWatch.Global

Han Zheng Meets with President of the National Assembly of Djibouti Dileita Mohamed Dileita - ?????Han Zheng Meets with President of the National Assembly of Djibouti Dileita Mohamed Dileita  ?????

Afreximbank leads US$155 million strategic facility to Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority. - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank leads US$155 million strategic facility to Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority.  African Export-Import Bank

Sudan's RSF Chief in Djibouti Amid Cease-Fire Efforts - Voice of America - VOA NewsSudan's RSF Chief in Djibouti Amid Cease-Fire Efforts  Voice of America - VOA News

Djibouti’s Independence Day celebrated - The HinduDjibouti’s Independence Day celebrated  The Hindu

Developing Djibouti as a Sustainable Maritime Hub - ForbesDeveloping Djibouti as a Sustainable Maritime Hub  Forbes

Opinion – Keep an Eye on Djibouti - E-International RelationsOpinion – Keep an Eye on Djibouti  E-International Relations

Opening of a Combined Primary and Secondary School Named “NITOBÉ Inazo” in Djibouti, Following FUKUZAWA ... - JICAOpening of a Combined Primary and Secondary School Named “NITOBÉ Inazo” in Djibouti, Following FUKUZAWA ...  JICA

Hosts Uganda humble Djibouti in CECAFA U15 Championship - XinhuaHosts Uganda humble Djibouti in CECAFA U15 Championship  Xinhua

Djibouti Human Capital Review - World Bank GroupDjibouti Human Capital Review  World Bank Group

Djibouti getting special mission Caravan aircraft - defenceWebDjibouti getting special mission Caravan aircraft  defenceWeb

Locating Africa in the Indo-Pacific: The Case of Djibouti - E-International RelationsLocating Africa in the Indo-Pacific: The Case of Djibouti  E-International Relations

Turkey and Djibouti sign military pacts to boost bilateral ties - Military AfricaTurkey and Djibouti sign military pacts to boost bilateral ties  Military Africa

Preview: Djibouti vs. Liberia - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Djibouti vs. Liberia - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Djibouti - African Development BankDjibouti  African Development Bank

European Union collaborates with the Republic of Djibouti for regional and continental economic integration in Africa - EEASEuropean Union collaborates with the Republic of Djibouti for regional and continental economic integration in Africa  EEAS

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit - United States Department of State - Department of StateIntergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit - United States Department of State  Department of State

The Eastern Route: following the migrant path in Djibouti - UNODCThe Eastern Route: following the migrant path in Djibouti  UNODC

CWP partners with Djibouti government to speed up 5-10 MW green hydrogen project - Offshore EnergyCWP partners with Djibouti government to speed up 5-10 MW green hydrogen project  Offshore Energy

IGAD: Djibouti's president calls for bold leadership - Africanews EnglishIGAD: Djibouti's president calls for bold leadership  Africanews English

Iran announces restoration of diplomatic ties with Djibouti after 7-year hiatus - Anadolu Agency | EnglishIran announces restoration of diplomatic ties with Djibouti after 7-year hiatus  Anadolu Agency | English

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Djibouti - Anadolu Agency | EnglishMagnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Djibouti  Anadolu Agency | English

German government flight woes continue on way to Djibouti - DW (English)German government flight woes continue on way to Djibouti  DW (English)

The UN Countering Terrorist Travel Programme Strengthens Djibouti's Border Security and Counter-Terrorism ... - Welcome to the United NationsThe UN Countering Terrorist Travel Programme Strengthens Djibouti's Border Security and Counter-Terrorism ...  Welcome to the United Nations

ICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa - JURISTICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa  JURIST

IMO organizes training in Djibouti to promote security in the Red Sea - SAFETY4SEAIMO organizes training in Djibouti to promote security in the Red Sea  SAFETY4SEA

Djibouti Latest Nation to Reject Ethiopia's Red Sea Access Plea - BloombergDjibouti Latest Nation to Reject Ethiopia's Red Sea Access Plea  Bloomberg

2023 in Review: Remarkable Feats from Djibouti's Growing Space Programme - Space in Africa2023 in Review: Remarkable Feats from Djibouti's Growing Space Programme  Space in Africa

Djibouti: Operational Update (October 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational Update (October 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateDjibouti National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

German minister's plane diverted from Djibouti due to lack of permit - ReutersGerman minister's plane diverted from Djibouti due to lack of permit  Reuters

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, October 2023 - Djibouti - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, October 2023 - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti's Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide prepares for Justified Accord 2024 - DVIDSDjibouti's Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide prepares for Justified Accord 2024  DVIDS

Court dismisses bail plea of businessman accused of cheating Republic of Djibouti with US$ 5 mn - ANI NewsCourt dismisses bail plea of businessman accused of cheating Republic of Djibouti with US$ 5 mn  ANI News

Djibouti wind farm is a blueprint for greater things - African BusinessDjibouti wind farm is a blueprint for greater things  African Business

US defense chief meets Djibouti president, defense minister - Anadolu Agency | EnglishUS defense chief meets Djibouti president, defense minister  Anadolu Agency | English

Djibouti Unveils $122 Million Wind Farm in Green Grid Push - BloombergDjibouti Unveils $122 Million Wind Farm in Green Grid Push  Bloomberg

Djibouti media guide - BBC.comDjibouti media guide  BBC.com

Djibouti, Djibouti: Quality Schools International (QSI) Djibouti: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State - Department of StateDjibouti, Djibouti: Quality Schools International (QSI) Djibouti: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State  Department of State

Djibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (September 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (September 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (December 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (December 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Pentagon Policy Official Underscores Defense Ties With Djibouti - Department of DefensePentagon Policy Official Underscores Defense Ties With Djibouti  Department of Defense

INS Tarkash at Port Djibouti - Indian NavyINS Tarkash at Port Djibouti  Indian Navy

Djibouti travel advice - GOV.UKDjibouti travel advice  GOV.UK

CJTF - HOA Promotes Herd Health In Djibouti - DVIDSCJTF - HOA Promotes Herd Health In Djibouti  DVIDS

Great power rivalry in the Red Sea | Brookings - Brookings InstitutionGreat power rivalry in the Red Sea | Brookings  Brookings Institution

Human rights defender's story: Kadar Abdi Ibrahim, from Djibouti - International Service for Human RightsHuman rights defender's story: Kadar Abdi Ibrahim, from Djibouti  International Service for Human Rights

Djibouti's road to recovery - The BankerDjibouti's road to recovery  The Banker

Djibouti Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerDjibouti Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Message from the Chief Representative | Where We Work - JICAMessage from the Chief Representative | Where We Work  JICA

Djibouti: Operational Update (June 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti: Operational Update (June 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, November 2023 - Djibouti - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, November 2023 - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (August 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (August 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti fails to quash bank subpoenas in port dispute - GARDjibouti fails to quash bank subpoenas in port dispute  GAR

GIEWS Country Brief: Djibouti 07-August-2023 - Djibouti - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Djibouti 07-August-2023 - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

ITFC, Djibouti sign $90m Murabah deal to secure energy supply - Arab NewsITFC, Djibouti sign $90m Murabah deal to secure energy supply  Arab News

Chief of Djibouti Armed Forces General Staff honoured with EU CSDP Medal. - EEASChief of Djibouti Armed Forces General Staff honoured with EU CSDP Medal.  EEAS

Djibouti and France launch review of their defense agreement - Africanews EnglishDjibouti and France launch review of their defense agreement  Africanews English

Somali president meets with US defense secretary in Djibouti - Anadolu Agency | EnglishSomali president meets with US defense secretary in Djibouti  Anadolu Agency | English

Djibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (October 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (October 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

CJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti - DVIDSCJTF-HOA Leads Desk Rejuvenation Project throughout Djibouti  DVIDS

Austin Praises ‘Impressive Progress’ in Somali Fight Against al-Shabab - Voice of America - VOA NewsAustin Praises ‘Impressive Progress’ in Somali Fight Against al-Shabab  Voice of America - VOA News

Djibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (July 2023) - Djibouti - ReliefWebDjibouti — Migration Flows Trends Dashboard (July 2023) - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

WFP Djibouti Country Brief, July 2023 - Djibouti - ReliefWebWFP Djibouti Country Brief, July 2023 - Djibouti  ReliefWeb

Djibouti-1A Delivered to Exolaunch - Space in AfricaDjibouti-1A Delivered to Exolaunch  Space in Africa

Signing of Grant Agreement with Djibouti Contributing to the improved quality of medical services through the provision ... - JICASigning of Grant Agreement with Djibouti Contributing to the improved quality of medical services through the provision ...  JICA