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Djibouti Beach Festival concludes first edition

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Djibouti Beach Festival 2026 ended on 7 November at Héron beach after three days of concerts bringing together Djiboutian and international artists. The public turned out in large numbers, while heightened security measures accompanied the event, according to Djibouti Radio Television.

Djibouti Beach Festival 2026 ended on Saturday 7 November at Héron beach after three days of musical festivities bringing together Djiboutian and international artists. Djibouti Radio Television (RTD) covered the event across its various platforms, according to RTD.

The audience, made up of young people and adults, attended performances by numerous singers in an atmosphere combining music and dance. Heightened security measures were in place throughout the three days of the festival, according to RTD.

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