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Djibouti

France fast tracks ratification of military treaty with Djibouti

The agreement governing the presence of French troops in the port republic is set to be brought before the Senate. The new bill provides for some strategic changes.

Free access Diplomacy 16.04.2025

Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

The port republic, which had negotiated a significant increase in the rent that Paris pays under the new cooperation agreement, has obtained an advance payment for this year.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.03.2025

As foreign minister exits to take up top AU post, politicians jostle to replace him

Newly elected chair of the AU Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (centre) and Ismaïl Omar Guelleh (left) at the AU HQ in Addis Ababa, 15 February 2025. © Amanuel Sileshi/AFP

Subscribers only Politics 04.03.2025

Djibouti eyes East African models for Addis Ababa corridor

Freight forwarders and transport companies will be meeting the heads of corridor management authorities during a study tour from 26 January to 2 February in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 23.01.2025

Agenda for Macron's tour of the Horn revealed

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and French president Emmanuel Macron in Addis Ababa on 12 March 2019. © STR/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.12.2024

Football federation crisis goes into extra time

Provisionally led by its number two, Mohamed Yonis, the FDF has been looking for a new president since Souleiman Hassan Waberi resigned on 7 March amid suspicions about his financial management.

Subscribers only Politics 26.11.2024

Djibouti strives to comply with FATF anti-money laundering guidelines

It now has one year to implement the recommendations or risk being placed on the grey list.

Subscribers only Finance 22.11.2024

Houthi Red Sea attacks disrupt Djibouti-Addis trade route

Security concerns have prompted shipping companies to use smaller vessels for containers bound for Djibouti, the main port of entry for goods heading to Ethiopia, where the ensuing delays have set back key projects.

Subscribers only Defence 12.11.2024

Wide-open contest as Djibouti football federation seeks new boss

The Fédération Djiboutienne de Football (FDF) has been looking for a new chief since Souleiman Hassan Waberi resigned in March. Waberi is reapplying for his old job and other potential candidates include AS Obok boss Gaas Ali Dato and Farah Daher Barreh.

Subscribers only Politics 04.11.2024

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf seeks Tony Blair Institute's advice on AU Commission candidacy

The Tony Blair Institute is advising Djibouti foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his candidacy for chairmanship of the African Union Commission.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.10.2024

National stadium upgrade nears completion

Djibouti's primary sports venue is undergoing major renovation work financed by the government with additional support from the son-in-law of President Ismail Omar Guelleh. The stadium will then be inspected by the Confederation of African Football.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 07.10.2024

Ex-football federation chair in custody

Souleiman Hassan Waberi has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and money laundering.

Subscribers only Business 04.10.2024

Inner circles
Foreign minister Youssouf works his African networks in bid for AU Commission chair

The Djibouti contender, backed by his country's top government officials, is seeking media coverage to promote his agenda. As foreign minister, he also meets frequently with African leaders, affording him opportunities to promote his candidacy.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.09.2024

Djiboutian foreign minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on 20 September 2024 at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

IOG and Macron to sign defence treaty after lengthy negotiations

This week, the Djiboutian and French presidents are due to sign a new military cooperation treaty that has been three years in the making.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 24.07.2024

Emmanuel Macron welcomes Djiboutian president Ismail Omar Guelleh to the Elysée in Paris on 11 November 2019.

Djibouti-Somaliland tensions rise

The presidents of Djibouti and Somaliland have accused each other of destabilisation. Djibouti is quietly training new republican guard recruits and denies any malice towards its neighbour, but is having trouble digesting the deal Somaliland signed with Ethiopia in January.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.07.2024

President of Somaliland Muse Bihi (left) and Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti.

MSC suspends main operations in Red Sea after fresh attack

Breaking news published on 29/06/24 at 11:30 GMT - Following a fresh attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen, shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co has suspended most of its Red Sea operations at the ports of Djibouti and Berbera in Somaliland, according to our sources.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 29.06.2024

A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) ship is being seen on the coastal line in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 24 April 2024.

Brussels organises maritime security symposium to combat Houthi threat

On 4 July, the embassies of the European Union and Japan are organising a symposium in Djibouti on security in the Red Sea, where attacks by Yemeni rebels have been disrupting global maritime traffic for months.

Subscribers only Defence 24.06.2024

Foreign minister assembles AU Commission campaign team

Veteran diplomat Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has yet to officially throw his hat into the ring, but he is already gathering allies for his likely bid to take the helm of the African Union's executive arm, a post Kenya's former PM Raila Odinga is also eyeing.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.06.2024

Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Beijing, China, 20 February 2019.

Spotlight
Great powers jostle over east African space ports

Rocket launch site projects are proliferating across Africa and foreign investors are especially attracted by the geographical advantages of the east of the continent. But there is still little sign of these plans coming to fruition.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 29.05.2024

San Marco launch platform in Kenya, in 1974.

Second Djibouti-Ethiopia electricity link takes shape

The German engineering group Gopa Intec was selected for the job on 21 April.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 09.05.2024

IOG clan deals fresh blow to Ahmed Osman Guelleh's businesses

The head of the GSK Group, who used to be close to the presidential couple, is still embroiled in court battles. Now living in Somaliland, he recently suffered a major legal setback over an alleged $10m debt.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 07.05.2024

Ismail Omar Guelleh at the inauguration ceremony of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on 9 June 2022 in Mogadishu

Swiss seek mediation role in East African crises

Bern is looking to boost its influence by using its soft power to help address the many crises in the region. It is also hoping to grow trade with the continent.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 11.04.2024

Sovereign fund chief under fire over pay and poor results

Slim Feriani's contract expires at the end of the year and his critics are eager to see the back of him. In a bid to shore up his credibility, the Tunisian has organised an investment forum in May.

Free access Finance 28.03.2024

Slim Feriani, Managing Director of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti (SDF), in Tunis on 18 January 2019.

Authorities fall out of love with Qista mosquito traps

Techno BAM, which sold Djibouti an innovative solution to combat mosquitoes, was welcomed with great fanfare to the country in 2022. But the firm is now struggling to honour the contract.

Subscribers only Business 19.03.2024

Pierre Bellagambi and Simon Lillamand, founders of Qista.

IOG advances on cybersecurity reforms ahead of financial crime watchdog report

President Ismail Omar Guelleh wants to see Djibouti become an international financial centre and is making moves to strengthen the security of the country's information systems, which he hopes will satisfy the FATF experts currently assessing the port nation.

Subscribers only Finance 06.03.2024

Ismail Omar Guelleh speaks during COP 28 in Dubai on 1 December, 2023.

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France fast tracks ratification of military treaty with Djibouti

Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

As foreign minister exits to take up top AU post, politicians jostle to replace him

Djibouti eyes East African models for Addis Ababa corridor

Agenda for Macron's tour of the Horn revealed

Football federation crisis goes into extra time

Djibouti strives to comply with FATF anti-money laundering guidelines

Houthi Red Sea attacks disrupt Djibouti-Addis trade route

Wide-open contest as Djibouti football federation seeks new boss

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf seeks Tony Blair Institute's advice on AU Commission candidacy

National stadium upgrade nears completion

Ex-football federation chair in custody

Inner circles
Foreign minister Youssouf works his African networks in bid for AU Commission chair

IOG and Macron to sign defence treaty after lengthy negotiations

Djibouti-Somaliland tensions rise

MSC suspends main operations in Red Sea after fresh attack

Brussels organises maritime security symposium to combat Houthi threat

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Second Djibouti-Ethiopia electricity link takes shape

IOG clan deals fresh blow to Ahmed Osman Guelleh's businesses

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France fast tracks ratification of military treaty with Djibouti

Djibouti negotiates down payment before ratifying new military treaty with Paris

As foreign minister exits to take up top AU post, politicians jostle to replace him

Djibouti eyes East African models for Addis Ababa corridor

Agenda for Macron's tour of the Horn revealed

Football federation crisis goes into extra time

Djibouti strives to comply with FATF anti-money laundering guidelines

Houthi Red Sea attacks disrupt Djibouti-Addis trade route

Wide-open contest as Djibouti football federation seeks new boss

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf seeks Tony Blair Institute's advice on AU Commission candidacy

National stadium upgrade nears completion

Ex-football federation chair in custody

Inner circles Foreign minister Youssouf works his African networks in bid for AU Commission chair

IOG and Macron to sign defence treaty after lengthy negotiations

Djibouti-Somaliland tensions rise

MSC suspends main operations in Red Sea after fresh attack

Brussels organises maritime security symposium to combat Houthi threat

Foreign minister assembles AU Commission campaign team

Spotlight Great powers jostle over east African space ports

Second Djibouti-Ethiopia electricity link takes shape

IOG clan deals fresh blow to Ahmed Osman Guelleh's businesses

Swiss seek mediation role in East African crises

Sovereign fund chief under fire over pay and poor results

Authorities fall out of love with Qista mosquito traps

IOG advances on cybersecurity reforms ahead of financial crime watchdog report

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The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Inner circles
Foreign minister Youssouf works his African networks in bid for AU Commission chair

Spotlight
Great powers jostle over east African space ports