The latest news from Djibouti, summarised in English from the local press: politics, business, society, culture and sport. 20 articles published.
The oil tanker M/T Solas 7 resumed its voyage in Djibouti after nine days of maintenance, three days sooner than planned. Work covered the hull, propeller, cooling systems and wastewater, the Djiboutian Information Agency (ADI) reports.
Source: Adi
Hasna Meeke Ahmed, a farmer from the Obock region, is among 100 women recognised by the FAO for their contribution to agrifood systems and rural development. She received the recognition on 15 October in Rome at a ceremony held on the sidelines of the World Food Forum, the Djibouti Information Agency reports.
Source: Adi
BMMI Group has recommended extending the first phase of the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone, which currently covers 240 hectares, to accommodate more companies. During a meeting with Aboubaker Omar Hadi, president of the Ports and Free Zones Authority, the group also praised Djibouti’s logistics infrastructure, according to the Djibouti News Agency (ADI).
Source: Adi
Acting Prime Minister Ali Hassan Bahdon awarded the doctors of the 24th Chinese medical mission the rank of Knight of the National Order of 27 June. The honour recognises their contribution to healthcare in Djibouti, according to the daily La Nation.
Source: Lanation
Djibouti’s Interior Minister Omar Abdi Saïd called for stronger international engagement in response to worsening humanitarian needs. In Geneva, he notably referred to the arrival of Yemeni refugees in the Obock region and declining funding during the session of the UNHCR executive committee, according to La Nation.
Source: Lanation
Djibouti’s Labour Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, discussed investment projects in artificial intelligence and computing infrastructure with LinkWise. Construction could mobilise around 2,000 local jobs, while operations are expected to create 500 to 700 jobs progressively, according to the Djibouti News Agency.
Source: Adi
The National Union of Djiboutian Women has delivered food kits to Yemeni refugee families living in Markazi, in the Obock region. This initial assistance is intended to help with meal preparation and water management, while priority needs are assessed for future interventions, according to Radio Television of Djibouti.
Source: Rtd
Dileita Mohamed Dileita, president of Djibouti’s National Assembly, received Chinese ambassador Hu Bin at the end of his diplomatic mission. The two officials discussed the strategic partnership between Djibouti and China and its parliamentary deepening, according to La Nation.
Source: Lanation
Djibouti and the World Bank will prepare a new Country Partnership Framework for 2028-2032, focused on private sector-led growth and job creation. The agreement was reached in Bangkok between Djiboutian minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh and Ousmane Dione, the World Bank’s regional vice-president, according to ADI.
Source: Adi
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has confirmed its interest in Djibouti’s new airport terminal project at a meeting in Bangkok with Djiboutian Economy Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh. AFESD is also reviewing investment priorities presented by the government, according to the ADI news agency.
Source: Adi
Djibouti’s Labour Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, reviewed the 2027–2037 National Employment Policy with the UNDP and ILO. The document is intended to strengthen the employability of young people and women, formalise the economy and promote decent work, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
Djiboutian writer Mohamed Awaleh Dirir has devoted a biography of more than 250 pages to poet, lyricist, composer and teacher Omar Daher Abdi, known as Omar Kuul. Presented in Ali-Sabieh in late September, the book recounts his life and his attachment to Somali culture, according to La Nation.
Source: Lanation
Djibouti and Egypt reviewed progress on a five-million-TEU container terminal and the 90-kilometre RN18 road corridor. The meeting involved Djibouti’s Ports and Free Zones Authority, Arab Contractors and Egyptian state-owned companies, reports ADI.
Source: Adi
The Djiboutian Social Development Agency has completed a nutrition project funded with 2.5 million dollars from the Japanese Social Development Fund. Deployed in four districts of Djibouti, it targeted 6,000 beneficiaries and notably trained 135 agents, according to Adi.
Source: Adi
Djibouti’s Labour Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, visited an automotive assembly company in Addis Ababa to explore training young Djiboutians for jobs in electric mobility. Discussions covered hosting pre-selected young people and giving them practical experience, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh received the credentials of five new ambassadors from Türkiye, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Cuba. The diplomats, all based in Djibouti, promised to strengthen bilateral ties, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
Djiboutian construction and public works professionals created a federation at a constitutive assembly at the Sheraton Hotel in Djibouti. Initiated by the Chamber of Commerce, the organisation is intended to represent national companies and support their access to major projects, according to La Nation.
Source: Lanation
Kuwaiti NGO Al Rahma organised a medical convoy at Markazi camp, near Obock, for Yemeni refugees settled in northern Djibouti. Specialists provided consultations in several disciplines and distributed medicines and infant formula to 500 beneficiaries, according to Radio Television of Djibouti.
Source: Rtd
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