DJIBOUTI: Russia has officially ratified an agreement with Djibouti that allows for the transfer of sentenced persons between the two countries. The deal is designed to enable prisoners to serve their sentences in their home nation under mutually agreed legal frameworks. Authorities believe the agreement will support humanitarian considerations and improve rehabilitation prospects. It also [...]

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan have agreed to develop a significant terrestrial link aimed at boosting regional connectivity and trade. The project is expected to enhance transport and logistics infrastructure across key corridors, reducing costs and transit times for goods. Leaders from all three nations described the deal as a “milestone” in fostering economic integration [...]

DJIBOUTI: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation has strengthened its partnership with Djibouti through a new $35 million financing facility. The support is aimed at improving trade flows and ensuring access to essential commodities. Officials say the facility will help stabilize supply chains and support economic activity in the country. It also reflects growing confidence [...]

DJIBOUTI: Egypt and Djibouti have agreed to cooperate on the development of a new container terminal, strengthening trade links across the Red Sea corridor. The partnership aims to enhance port capacity and improve logistics efficiency for regional and international shipping. Officials say the project will support economic growth and position Djibouti as a key maritime [...]

DJIBOUTI: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has greenlit $214.47 million in funding to launch the second phase of the South Sudan-Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor Project. This important regional project aims to enhance trade, improve connections, and stimulate economic growth in all three countries. In Djibouti, the focus will be on upgrading the 18-kilometer Dikhil-Mouloud section, [...]

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti is an important center for major African meetings focused on development. During these gatherings, experts, policymakers, representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, international organizations, financial institutions, and members of civil society talked about a key topic: the future of the health product supply chain in Africa and what needs to be done to strengthen [...]

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, stated that the two memorandums of understanding (MoU) signed with Qatar to create a joint committee for cooperation and to hold political talks on shared interests are significant steps in strengthening the strategic partnership and collaboration between Djibouti and Qatar. This will improve [...]

DJIBOUTI: Qatar Charity (QC) has started building a solar-powered seawater desalination plant in Dalaf, located in the Obock region of Djibouti. This project is an important step towards sustainable development and will improve access to clean water for the local community. As the second desalination plant of its kind in Djibouti, it aims to provide [...]

DJIBOUTI: The Chairman of the Coast Guard Authority, Maj. General Khalid al-Qamali, met with his Djiboutian counterpart, Colonel Wa'is Omar, to discuss working together on maritime security. They talked about fighting organized crime, stopping all kinds of smuggling, and protecting navigation in the western Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb, and southern Red Sea areas. Both [...]

DJIBOUTI: The Minister of Education and Higher Education, H.E. Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, had a meeting with H.E. Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training from Djibouti. They discussed how both countries can work together and improve their cooperation. They focused on supporting digital changes in education, training [...]