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Al Annabi-Bahrain share a 2-2 draw in friendly at Al Thumama

Al Annabi-Bahrain share a 2-2 draw in friendly at Al Thumama

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar were held to a 2-2 draw by Bahrain in a friendly match played behind closed doors at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. Forwards Mohammed Muntari and Ahmed Alaaeldin found the net for the Asian champions, while Kamil...

French air force deploys first upgraded Mirage 2000Ds to Djibouti

French air force deploys first upgraded Mirage 2000Ds to Djibouti

The French air force has made a first operational deployment with its newly upgraded Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000D combat aircraft, sending a pair of the jets to support a security commitment in Djibouti. Now designated the 2000D RMV, the...

Data collection a big challenge in managing migrants, says Igad

Data collection a big challenge in managing migrants, says Igad

Djibouti representatives Oumal Kaire, Habib Hamadou and IGAD director of health and social development Moussa Meigague in Mommbasa on Monday / BRIAN OTIENO The Intergovernmental Authority on Development says there is an urgent need to strengthen...

Preview: Egypt vs Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview: Egypt vs Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Egypt will aim to take a step closer to automatic qualification as they welcome Ethiopia to Cairo...

South Sudan, Djibouti seal deal to build ports in eight towns

South Sudan, Djibouti seal deal to build ports in eight towns

The initiative is anchored in the White Nile Corridor development plan, which involves two multimodal logistics routes serving South Sudan By Emmanuel Mandella South Sudan has struck a landmark deal with Djibouti to construct river and dry ports...

Japanese Self-Defense Forces’ Base in Djibouti Becoming Increasingly Important for Situations Occurring in Middle East, Africa

Japanese Self-Defense Forces’ Base in Djibouti Becoming Increasingly Important for Situations Occurring in Middle East, Africa

The Yomiuri Shimbun Defense Minister Gen Nakatani gestures during an inspection of maintenance work being conducted on a P-3C patrol plane at the Self-Defense Forces’ activity base in Djibouti on Monday. By Takanori Nakada / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff...

South Sudan and Djibouti sign historic port deal

South Sudan and Djibouti sign historic port deal

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 7 hours ago Dr. Lam Akol, Minister of Transport (far left), with government officials in Djibouti during the signing of the historic ports agreement on August 18, 2025. Courtesy: Ministry of Transport Djibouti...

France Deploys Upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000Ds To Djibouti

The French Air Force has deployed the Dassault Mirage 2000D to East Africa, the first deployment since the service declared the midlife upgrade operational in April. Two of the Mirage 2000Ds have arrived at the French operating base at Djibouti’s...

Japan, Djibouti Defense Ministers Agree to Boost Cooperation to Deter Pirates in Gulf of Aden off Somalia

Japan, Djibouti Defense Ministers Agree to Boost Cooperation to Deter Pirates in Gulf of Aden off Somalia

Courtesy of the Defense Ministry Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, left, shakes hands with Djiboutian Defense Minister Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan in Djibouti on Monday. By Takanori Nakada / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 1:00 JST, August 20, 2025...

IGAD to launch 2nd Edition of Regional Population and Migration Statistics Report

IGAD to launch 2nd Edition of Regional Population and Migration Statistics Report

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with GIZ and Statistics Sweden, is set to launch the second edition of the IGAD Population and Migration Statistics Report an important step toward strengthening evidence-based...

Japan's Defense Minister visits JSDF base in Djibouti

Japan's Defense Minister visits JSDF base in Djibouti

Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani Gen has suggested improving benefits and other working conditions for Self-Defense Forces' personnel stationed in Djibouti on anti-piracy and other missions. Nakatani's comment came during a visit to a SDF base in...

President Ruto Receives Credentials from Nine Newly Appointed Envoys to Kenya

President Ruto Receives Credentials from Nine Newly Appointed Envoys to Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 3 – NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Wednesday received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya at State House, Nairobi. The new ambassadors pledged to deepen ties between...

Djibouti Troops on Alert Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as Militants Gain Ground

Djibouti Troops on Alert Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as Militants Gain Ground

Djibouti Troops on Alert Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as Militants Gain Ground JALALAQSI, Somalia — Colonel Abdirahman Rayaale, commander of the 4th Division of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), visited the...

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Of Nigeria, Other Countries At Risk Of Losing Out

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Of Nigeria, Other Countries At Risk Of Losing Out

The race for Africa’s spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a decisive stage, and while some traditional heavyweights are cruising, others are staring at the possibility of heartbreak. Egypt and Morocco look almost certain to be on the...

Qatar play out 2-2 draw with Bahrain in friendly 

Qatar play out 2-2 draw with Bahrain in friendly 

Doha: Qatar were held to a 2-2 draw by Bahrain in a friendly match played behind closed doors at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. Forwards Mohammed Muntari and Ahmed Alaaeldin found the net for the Asian champions, while Kamil Al-Aswad and Ebrahim...

Disney delivers 'Fantastic Four' to troops in Djibouti with secure special tech

Disney delivers 'Fantastic Four' to troops in Djibouti with secure special tech

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Disney recently teamed up with the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) organization to give America's men and women in uniform a "fantastic" experience. Troops serving in Djibouti were given...

President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests

President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests

President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...

First ZeroSite® in Palanga – “Meldas” combines 5G technology with respect for nature

Telecom operator Telia Lietuva, in cooperation with ALGO Poland, has completed the construction and launched the first ZeroSite® base station in the Užkanavė district of Palanga. Named “Meldas” (Lithuanian for bulrush), the project is a prime...

Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th September 2025

Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th September 2025

Guinea-Bissau host Sierra Leone at the Estádio 24 de Setembro on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 131st in the world, the Djurtus are currently trailing in fifth place of Group A with only six points from as many games. Their...

US Donates $32.5m To WFP For Food Aid In Nigeria

US Donates $32.5m To WFP For Food Aid In Nigeria

The United States Government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support food and nutrition assistance for conflict-affected communities in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Nigeria said the funding...

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