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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: All Friday’s results as Eagles play must win game
The results of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played on Friday are in as the Super Eagles of Nigeria play Rwanda in a must win game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels...

US set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption
WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Trump administration is set to give an African leader accused of pilfering his impoverished country's resources to feed a lifestyle of luxury cars, mansions and superyachts a temporary pass on U.S. corruption sanctions to...

Grain from Ukraine: more than 20 million people have received food
Since the launch of the Grain from Ukraine programme, Ukraine and its partners have delivered 290,000 tons of agricultural products to countries facing hunger and food crises. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported this on Facebook....

Airmen and Marines Conduct Exercise in Djibouti
JANUARY 7, 2025 – Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), alongside medical professionals from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight (EAEF), and Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266),...

Airmen and Marines conduct joint night recovery exercise in Djibouti
Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), alongside medical professionals from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight (EAEF), and Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266), conducted a full mission...

Ethiopia, Djibouti have Unique & Strong Ties: FM Gedion
Addis Ababa December 30/2024 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos held a working visit to Djibouti for bilateral talks. During his visit the Minister has discussed with President of the Republic of...

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Visits Dorale Multipurpose Port in Djibouti
Addis Ababa December 30/2024 (ENA)— Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos along with his delegation, visited the Dorale Multipurpose Port and Terminal in Djibouti today. During the visit, the delegation observed the port's operations,...

Goal and Highlights for Ivory Coast 1-0 Burundi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match, with all the action and excitement (or even the lack thereof, like today) here on VAVEL. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH...

Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Confers with President of Djibouti
Addis Ababa December 29/2024 (ENA) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, today. Discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship...

FM Gedion Holds Talks with Djibouti Counterpart
Addis Ababa December 29/2024 (ENA)— Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti. Ethiopia’s delegation led by Minister...

Exporters, logistics operators decry logistical, bureaucratic hurdles in Djibouti
Delays in loading, unexplained fees and demurrage costs, and refusals to issue bills of lading are some of the problems that frustrated Ethiopian exporters and logistics operators brought up during interviews with The Reporter over the past couple...

China’s health bonds with strategic African partner Djibouti grow closer over TCM
Beijing has stepped up public health assistance to its strategic African partner Djibouti – home to China’s only overseas military base – with a new focus on dengue fever and plans for the country’s first traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) centre....

Foreign Minister Gedion Arrives in Djibouti for Bilateral Talks
Addis Ababa December 28/2024 (ENA)— A delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos arrived in Djibouti for bilateral talks tonight. Upon arrival at Djibouti International Airport, the delegation was welcomed by Minister of...

Russia, Djibouti enhance education relations
(MENAFN) Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov visited Djibouti to enhance bilateral ties and explore deeper cooperation in education. During the four-day trip, Kravtsov met with Djiboutian officials, including his counterpart Mustafa Mohamed...

China’s faith in Djibouti is paying off, but could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters?
China’s investment in Djibouti is finally beginning to pay off, but the Red Sea crisis has brought mixed feelings about the business outlook among some Chinese executives based in the tiny Horn of Africa nation. Djibouti has been a major East...

Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo name Mukhisa Kituyi as opposition's spokesperson
The United Opposition principals, including ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, announced the appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi to a top role The two politicians took to social media to name Kituyi as the new...

African Youth Urged to be Ambitious, Innovative and Collaborative for Realizing Agenda 2063
Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (ENA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said "Agenda 2063: the Africa We Want" cannot be realized without the active involvement of the youth, urging African youth to be ambitious, innovative, and...

Teaching Students About the Capital of Djibouti
Teaching geography to students can be challenging, especially when it comes to less-known countries and their capitals. Djibouti is a small country located in East Africa, and its capital city is also called Djibouti. This article will provide...

Utah National Guardsman welcomed home by family after year in Djibouti, East Africa
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Staff Sgt. CJ Mellor is one of the 130 soldiers with the Utah Army National Guard 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade who returned home on Tuesday, just in time for Christmas. The soldiers spent almost a year overseas in...

Marsa Maroc Expands African Presence with New Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Benin>