DJIBOUTI (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has placed the country’s police and military commanders Abdilahi Farah and General Zakariya Sheikh Ibrahim under house arrest. Additional reports suggest that Boode Roble, […]
Djibouti wins African Union Security Council seat contested by Somalia
Addis Ababa (SD) – Somalia’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Ahmed Jama (Ilkajiir), said he was very disappointed that Somalia was not selected as a member of the African Union Security Council, Speaking […]
President of Djibouti Republic Meets with Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
DJIBOUTI- The President of the Djibouti Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, received this morning, at the Palais de la Republique, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Mr. Issa Kayd Mahamoud, led by […]
US names David Satterfield new special envoy for Horn of Africa
WASHINGTON (SD) – David Satterfield is expected to take over as Horn of Africa envoy in the coming days, according to a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary of […]
Hargeisa mayor visits Djibouti
DJIBOUTI (SD) – The mayor of Hargeisa has arrived in Djibouti, where he was welcomed by his Djiboutian counterpart.The purpose of the previously unannounced trip is unknown. “The people of Hargeisa and […]
Djibouti to help Somaliland’s vocational schools
Djibouti (SD) – Somaliland Deputy Minister of Education Abdihakim Said Bustale, who is on a working visit to Djibouti, said Somaliland and Djibouti are co-operating to improve education. In an interview with […]
Djiboutian president opens Heritage Forum
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 […]