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 […]
President Guelleh: There are countries that have a vested interest in relations with Israel
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has opposed the new Arab League diplomatic and economic ties with the Jewish state. Speaking on the Israeli’s relations with the United Arab Emirates […]
Djiboutian diaspora invest in developmental projects in their country
Djibouti (SD) – Wealthy Djiboutian citizens who have lived abroad for a long time are now returning home and investing heavily in the country’s business. Yassin Awleed Farah, who has lived in […]
Djibouti president receives Galmudug state president
Djibouti (SD) – The President of Galmudug State of Somalia Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor-Qoor and his delegation met with the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh at the State House in Djibouti […]
Djibouti: Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot’s Rights
(Nairobi) – Djibouti’s authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that […]
Djibouti: Somalia and Somaliland sign preliminary agreements
Djibouti (SD) – Negotiations between technical committees representing the Somali Federal Government and Government of Somaliland in Djibouti have concluded finally agreed on some preliminary points after talks broke off earlier in […]
Djibouti and Kenya to face off again for a seat at UN
New York (SD) – Neither Kenya nor Djibouti got enough votes to secure their bid on permanent seat a the 15-member UN Security Council. In today’s election, Kenya received 113 votes, while […]
Djibouti: Talks between Somalia and Somaliland broke down over bilateral relations
Djibouti (SD) – Reports from Djibouti indicate that the meeting of technical committees between the Federal Government of Somalia and Somaliland have broken down. Reports say that the main challenge came as […]
Djibouti Conference: Somalia Somaliland discussion enter their third day
Djibouti (SD) – Talks between technical committees representing the governments of Somalia and Somaliland in Djibouti entered in their third day. According to sources close to the talks, the panel discussions are […]
A Technical Committee announced at Djibouti Conference
Djibouti (SD) – The meeting between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somaliland government in Djibouti entered its second day. The conference was handed over to a technical committee from the […]
Ethiopian PM abruptly leaves Djibouti Conference
Djibouti (SD) – The Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, left Djibouti this morning after only attending the first day of the Somalia-Somaliland Dialogue in the coastal town of Djibouti. The Nobel […]
Villa Somalia Disagreed with Djibouti official communique
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian government through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a communique on the Somaliland and Somalia talks held in that country today. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued statement […]
VIDEO:Watch the leader’s speeches at the Djibouti conference
Djibouti (SD) – Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed addressed the Djibouti conference and the Somaliland Somalia talks, the PM detailed the role of the leaders of both countries and the potential for finally […]
US compares the Djibouti Conference to Arta and calls it a Reconciliation
Djibouti (SD) – The US Embassy in Djibouti compared todays Djibouti Conference meant to mediate Somalia and Somaliland with that of the Somalia’s waring reconciliation conference in Arta in 2000. The United […]
Djibouti army pilot faces bogus new Charges
Djibouti (SD) – The Djiboutian government has announced six new charges against army pilot Fuad Ali Yusuf, currently languishing in the infamous Gabod jail. Charges include previously allegations and new unsubstantiated charges: […]
U.S. Embassy in Djibouti Issues an Alert for Today’s Planned Demonstrations
Djibouti (SD) – The US Embassy in Djibouti has issued a warning to citizens living in Djibouti, in a press release today. The US Embassy said in a statement that citizens should […]