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Emergency Grant Aid in response to the damage caused by Locusts in Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti
Download logo On March 10, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of seven million and five hundred thousand US dollars in response to the damage caused by locusts in Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti. The grant is to provide...
Mission of the Czech Defense and Security Industry to Djibouti and Ethiopia
Download logo From February 10 to February 12, 2020, representatives of the Czech manufacturers and exporters of security and defense industry visited Djibouti and Ethiopia. The mission was led by the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Czech...
Meeting of Minister Di Maio with the Minister of Defense of Djibouti, Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan
Download logo The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met today at the Farnesina with the Minister of Defence of Djibouti, Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan. Minister Di Maio, first of all, expressed his solidarity...
COVID-19 - Update on air routes in Ethiopia and Djibouti
Download logo Ethiopia Due to additional mobility restrictions for COVID-19, Ethiopian Airlines flights to Milan Malpensa are suspended from 17 March 2020 until further notice. Customers willing to do so can be re-booked free of charge to/from...
World Bank Group Executive Directors visit Djibouti to discuss Country’s Development Prospects
A delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors (EDs) has concluded its visit to Djibouti after gaining a comprehensive perspective of the country’s current development status and future opportunities, with its focus on youth and women. The...
Wang Yi holds talks with Djibouti's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
On January 9, 2020, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Djibouti City. Wang Yi spoke highly of the development of China-Djibouti relations,...
Djibouti : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: April 6, 2017 Electronic Access: Free Full text (PDF file size is 1819 KB).Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Djibouti...
Owner: United Nations
Africa’s energy transition gains traction as Siemens Gamesa introduces renewable energy in Djibouti
The 59 MW wind farm built by Siemens Gamesa (https://www.SiemensGamesa.com/) will almost double the country’s current installed power generation capacity; Project will help reduce the cost of electricity, increase energy independence and decrease...
Wang Yi to Visit Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Burundi and Zimbabwe
Download logo Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang announces: At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,...
Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change -Oxfam
Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions but are some of the worst-hit by the global...
Owner: Oxfam International (Non-profit)
Transforming Connectivity: Ethiopia’s First Internet Exchange Hosted at Wingu Africa
Over a year on, ADDIX, Ethiopia’s first Internet Exchange at Wingu Africa continues to boost speed, reliability & affordability, fuelling digital growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transforming Connectivity:...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti
On September 30, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Djibouti. The government has in recent years implemented large-scale investments to develop transport and logistics...
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UN Deputy Humanitarian Chief calls for support to Djibouti as it strives to address the effects of climate change
Download logo At the end of a three-day mission to Djibouti, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ursula Mueller today called on the international community to take immediate action to...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti
Download logo On September 30, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Djibouti. The government has in recent years implemented large-scale investments to develop transport...
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Djibouti: 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
Summary: Faced with scarcity of resources, Djibouti has pursued a strategy of developing infrastructure to exploit its strategic geographic location so as to foster rapid growth, reduce poverty and create much-needed jobs. Djibouti has had to...
Owner: United Nations
New commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visits Djibouti
Download logo The new commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Stephen J. Townsend visited Djibouti August 6-8, 2019 to meet with Republic of Djibouti senior defense officials and to attend meetings at Camp Lemonnier. This was his...
Deputy Foreign Minister Del Re on diplomatic mission to Djibouti
Download logo On 30 and 31 July, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, went on a joint diplomatic mission to Djibouti with the Minister of Defence, Elisabetta Trenta, to attend several significant...