Djibouti (SD) – New Somaliland lawmaker Barkhad Jama Batun with the highest number of votes is currently on an official visit to Djibouti. Barkhad Jama Batun upon his arrival yesterday met with […]
President Guelleh receives MP Barkhad Batun
‘Afar-Somali conflict’ in the western Sitti region of Ethiopia spreads to Djibouti city
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti has strongly condemned the recent violence in parts of the capital of the Republic of Djibouti between the Somali and Afar ethnic groups. Reports say […]
UN envoy to Somalia meets with Djiboutian president
Djibouti (SD) – UN Special Representative for Somalia James Swan today met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. President Guelleh and James Swan discussed the […]
Djibouti celebrates Independence Day
Djibouti (SD) – Djibouti celebrates 44th anniversary of the country’s independence from France in 1977. The event, which is an annual event to showcase the struggle of the Djiboutian people for independence […]
Djibouti calls for more seats for Africa at the UN Security Council
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in an exclusive interview with Russia’s SPUTNIK state run news agency says Africa needs more fair and just presence at the UN Security […]
Djibouti and Ethiopia agree to boost military cooperation
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Governments of Djibouti and Ethiopia agreed to enhance their military cooperation following a meeting military bosses of both countries in Djibouti. In a statement, Djibouti Defense ministry said Chief […]
High school exams begin in Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) – This year’s high school diploma exams have started this morning in Djibouti, the capital of Djibouti. This year, in Djibouti more than 11, 859 students are taking the university […]
Djibouti based Bank acquires stake in Kenyan microfinance bank
NAIROBI (SD) – Djibouti’s leading bank, Salaam African Bank (SAB) has expanded its presence in Kenya by acquiring a microfinance bank barely two years after it was licensed to operate an investment […]
Djibouti’s Guelleh takes oath of office
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Ismael Omar Guelleh has today officially started his fifth term as Djibouti President after taking oath at inauguration ceremony held in the country’s capital. Last April, Guelleh, 73 was […]
Djibouti responds strongly to Somalia’s “false allegations”
Djibouti (SD) – Djibouti’s Minister of finance has responded to allegations by the Somali government that it is interfering in Somalia’s affairs. Somalia’s Information Minister Osman Dubbe accused the governments of Djibouti […]
Al Shabaab leader calls on Djiboutians to expel foreigners
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Diriye Abu Ubaydah recorded an audio message lasting for more than 20 minutes, which he sent to the Djiboutian public. In a statement released by pro-al-Shabaab […]
Unprecedented Presidential election Campaign begins in Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) – The long awaited presidential election campaign has started in Djibouti today. President Guelleh, who is running for a fifth term, speaking to supporters said he does not want power […]
Djibouti: The President and first lady vaccinated against Covid-19
Djibouti (SD)- Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his wife Kadra Haid have received the Covid-19 vaccine today, according to his Facebook page. “The President of the Republic, Her Excellency Ismail Omar […]
Guelleh: People forced me to run one last time
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who recently announced his candidacy for re-election next month, said he had decided to run for a fifth term at the request of the […]
Djibouti says fact-finding mission on the situation between Somalia and Kenya was “Impartial”
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti defended its role in IGAD’s fact-finding mission report on the dispute between the governments of Somalia and Kenya. A statement from the Djiboutian foreign ministry […]
Djibouti: a new Library and National Archive building unveiled
Press Release The Head of State, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, presided over the opening ceremony of the Library and National Archive on Monday. These are modern buildings built on 5.400 m2 […]
The IGAD Extraordinary Summit closes its work with the sign of success
Djibouti – The Republic of Djibouti gives, once again, through the crucial IGAD summit it hosted this Sunday, the full measure of its ability to fit in with the profile of the […]
President Guelleh fears Al Shabab’s influence over the upcoming Somali parliament
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has raised concerns that al-Shabab will have members of parliament in the new Somalia parliament, giving it full power to govern the country indirectly. […]
Abiy Ahmed’s emissary visits Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) The President of the Republic, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, received this Monday afternoon at the Palais de la République, an emissary of Ethiopian Prime Minister, His Excellency Abiy Ahmed […]
Mo Farah: Happy to announce my new role as ambassador for Djibouti Port
Djibouti (SD) – Mohamed Farah (Mo Farah) has been appointed by the government of Djibouti as its Ambassador to the Ports and Free Zone Authority (DPFZA). The government of Djibouti has done […]
