Djibouti (SD) – The President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh attended the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Session of the Heritage Institute Forum, which opened today in Djibouti. In […]
Pilot Fuad Yusuf Ali’s wife expresses concern over Djibouti’s 10-year prison sentence
Djibouti (SD) – A Djiboutian military court has yesterday sentenced Fuad Yusuf Ali, a military pilot, to 10 years in prison and a $ 12,000 fine. The pilot’s wife, Timiro Jama, said […]
The Djiboutian government: our territory would not be used for “hostile intervention”.
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti has Tweeted today that its territory will not be used for “military intervention” in neighboring countries. The remarks came in response to a U.S. military […]
Djiboutian President Guelleh returns after medical examination
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has returned to Djibouti today, from a private trip to France for rest and medical examination, according to the Djiboutian Foreign Minister. The President […]
Djibouti denies Guelleh illness
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti has denied reports in Social Media that President Ismail Omar Guelleh is in poor health. The news of Djibouti President’s health condition has been widely […]
President Guelleh receives MP Barkhad Batun
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 […]
‘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 […]