The Latest Breaking News from Djibouti

On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast.

Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.

‘Peace parks’ that establish protected areas across borders are one idea from those working to protect marine ecosystems in a region rife with geopolitical sensitivities

Ethiopia’s tone on access to a seaport is seen as either a distraction from domestic policy failures or start of a war.

The era of France’s arm-twisting interventionism in Africa may finally be over

Ethiopia’s access to the coast has occupied the minds of the country’s rulers since time immemorial. This is because being landlocked undermines Ethiopia’s ability to grow its economy, develop its military (navy force) and exert influence across the Horn of Africa.

South Africa's official unemployment rate of 33% is the highest in the world, outstripping those of Gaza and the West Bank, Djibouti and Kosovo

Students from Djibouti studying in Hyderabad organised an event to celebrate the Independence Day of the North African nation

Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf revealed that the presidents of Djibouti, South Sudan, and Kenya are anticipating a cessation of hostilities in Sudan. He also said the heads of states are hoping that “formal and effective” mediation prevails between Sudan’s warring factions. Clashes between the Sudanese army and the…

Ireland has ended the deployment of its emergency team in Cyprus and Djibouti to help those brought to safety.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin, confirmed today that 50 people have already been moved to the safer small country of Djibouti, away from the main fighting