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Djibouti

Ismail Omar Guelleh uses Afars as Trojan Horse to force Abiy Ahmed Ali's hand

Djibouti is stepping up operations to destabilise the Afar region in an effort to force the Ethiopian prime minister to resume dialogue.

Subscribers only Politics 11.01.2019

Ismail Omar Guelleh negotiated hard over the extradition of French Jihadist Peter Cherif

French Jihadist Peter Cherif and his wife and children, who were extradited to France in two separate operations on December 22 and 30, had been spotted by the Djibouti intelligence services in October and were only returned to Paris after intense negotiations.

Subscribers only Politics 03.01.2019

Kadra Mahamoud Haid/Ismail Omar Guelleh rift extends beyond RPP

Ismail Omar Guelleh appears to be a mere bystander as paralysis creeps over the upper echelons of state. It is [...]

Subscribers only Politics 21.12.2018

IOG's youngest daughter moves into hospitality

The Emirati businessman of Indian origin Shahvir Fardoon Sidhwa may not have had much choice. He recently relinquished his 75% [...]

Subscribers only Business 21.12.2018

Ismail Omar Guelleh's lawyer Eric Dupond-Moretti to take on William Bourdon

In a press release issued on 4 December, the law firm Dupond-Moretti & Vey announced that the Djiboutian authorities have [...]

Subscribers only 21.12.2018

Disappointment for Ismail Omar Guelleh in Jimma

On 8 December, at the invitation of the Ethiopian prime [...]

Subscribers only Politics 21.12.2018

Audit pending for prime minister's problematic investment plan?

Will Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, the husband of Saadia [...]

Subscribers only Politics 21.12.2018

How Ismail Omar Guelleh is using audits to settle his family affairs

Facing legal action in France, the Djiboutian government is launching a host of audits against fallen members of the presidential clan while preparing a reshuffle…

Subscribers only Politics 07.12.2018

E-Fluence to take care of PM's PR?

According to our sources, Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed recently made a trip to Paris as part of efforts to [...]

Subscribers only Business 07.12.2018

New seizure of arms from Djibouti

On 25 November, yet another consignment of arms originating from [...]

Subscribers only Politics 07.12.2018

Telesom extends its connections in Djibouti

On 14 November, the Somaliland telephone company Telesom - whose [...]

Subscribers only Business 07.12.2018

As AMISOM departs, the Ethiopians arrive

With Western governments, not least the UK, concerned at the army taking over from AMISOM, Ethiopia is seeking to set up a base in the country…

Subscribers only Politics 23.11.2018

The battle to succeed Ismail Omar Guelleh: the death knell for the RPP?

Although the next presidential election is not due to be held until 2021, the ruling Rassemblement populaire pour le progres [...]

Subscribers only Politics 23.11.2018

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Ismail Omar Guelleh's family shifts up a gear on car dealerships

The presidential family is becoming a leading player in the sale of vehicles and is looking to squeeze out its rivals.

Subscribers only Business 23.11.2018

How Hargeisa intends to strengthen its banking system

According to information obtained exclusively by the Indian Ocean Newsletter, the Somaliland authorities are seeking to overhaul their banking system [...]

Subscribers only Business 23.11.2018

The Prime Minister's confidences

During his recent visit to Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abdoulkader [...]

Subscribers only Politics 23.11.2018

Big guns battle it out

Backed by the first lady, the mayor of Djibouti is up against rivals close to the minister of finance, IOG's potential successor.

Subscribers only Politics 09.11.2018

Ismail Omar Guelleh gives no quarter to Isaias Afwerki

Djibouti's diplomatic efforts suffered a crushing setback at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) contact group on [...]

Subscribers only Politics 09.11.2018

UFZ secure a free zone licence

Owned by UKAB Holding, the firm will manage empty containers in its free zone.

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2018

DP World downsizes in Berbera

In developing Somaliland's port, the Emirati operator is having to contend with the new political configurations in the Horn.

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2018

Djibouti Ports Corridor Road takes control of the roads

On 28 October, the company Djibouti Ports Corridor Road (DPCR) [...]

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2018

Seizure in Ethiopia of arms from Djibouti

900 arms originating from Djibouti have been seized by the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) in Somali National Regional State [...]

Subscribers only Politics 26.10.2018

DP World in negotiations with Djibouti and Hargeisa

Following the ceremony to officially launch works at the port of Berbera on 11 October, the operations of the Dubai-based company in the Horn are creating political tensions…

Subscribers only Business 26.10.2018

RPP ever more isolated within the UMP…

FRUD, a member of the Union de la majorite presidentielle [...]

Subscribers only Politics 26.10.2018

Golden Africa takes back control

Golden Africa has acquired all 1,400 of its shares that [...]

Subscribers only Business 26.10.2018

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Djibouti

Ismail Omar Guelleh uses Afars as Trojan Horse to force Abiy Ahmed Ali's hand

Ismail Omar Guelleh negotiated hard over the extradition of French Jihadist Peter Cherif

Kadra Mahamoud Haid/Ismail Omar Guelleh rift extends beyond RPP

IOG's youngest daughter moves into hospitality

Ismail Omar Guelleh's lawyer Eric Dupond-Moretti to take on William Bourdon

Disappointment for Ismail Omar Guelleh in Jimma

Audit pending for prime minister's problematic investment plan?

How Ismail Omar Guelleh is using audits to settle his family affairs

E-Fluence to take care of PM's PR?

New seizure of arms from Djibouti

Telesom extends its connections in Djibouti

As AMISOM departs, the Ethiopians arrive

The battle to succeed Ismail Omar Guelleh: the death knell for the RPP?

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Ismail Omar Guelleh's family shifts up a gear on car dealerships

How Hargeisa intends to strengthen its banking system

The Prime Minister's confidences

Big guns battle it out

Ismail Omar Guelleh gives no quarter to Isaias Afwerki

UFZ secure a free zone licence

DP World downsizes in Berbera

Djibouti Ports Corridor Road takes control of the roads

Seizure in Ethiopia of arms from Djibouti

DP World in negotiations with Djibouti and Hargeisa

RPP ever more isolated within the UMP…

Golden Africa takes back control

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Ismail Omar Guelleh uses Afars as Trojan Horse to force Abiy Ahmed Ali's hand

Ismail Omar Guelleh negotiated hard over the extradition of French Jihadist Peter Cherif

Kadra Mahamoud Haid/Ismail Omar Guelleh rift extends beyond RPP

IOG's youngest daughter moves into hospitality

Ismail Omar Guelleh's lawyer Eric Dupond-Moretti to take on William Bourdon

Disappointment for Ismail Omar Guelleh in Jimma

Audit pending for prime minister's problematic investment plan?

How Ismail Omar Guelleh is using audits to settle his family affairs

E-Fluence to take care of PM's PR?

New seizure of arms from Djibouti

Telesom extends its connections in Djibouti

As AMISOM departs, the Ethiopians arrive

The battle to succeed Ismail Omar Guelleh: the death knell for the RPP?

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How Hargeisa intends to strengthen its banking system

The Prime Minister's confidences

Big guns battle it out

Ismail Omar Guelleh gives no quarter to Isaias Afwerki

UFZ secure a free zone licence

DP World downsizes in Berbera

Djibouti Ports Corridor Road takes control of the roads

Seizure in Ethiopia of arms from Djibouti

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RPP ever more isolated within the UMP…

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Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

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The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

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Ismail Omar Guelleh's family shifts up a gear on car dealerships