Djibouti

Vincent Meriton of Seychelles will compete against Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti, and Fawzia Yusuf Adam of Somalia for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, currently held by Moussa Faki since March 2017. Seychelles joins Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti in the race for the AUC Chairperson position, making it the fourth country from the Eastern Africa region to announce its candidacy. The Seychelles government officially endorsed Vincent Meriton for the AUC Chairperson position,…

Djibouti's strategic location has played a significant role in its economic and diplomatic success, with a cutting-edge port and strong ties to various countries around the world. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's leadership of IGAD has heightened Djibouti's diplomatic profile, especially in mediating conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The country's peacekeeping efforts, leasing land for overseas military bases, and fostering international relationships with countries like Uzbekistan and Iran have further bolstered Djibouti's…

The Chairman of Qatar Tourism, Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, recently met with the Minister of Commerce and Tourism of Djibouti, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, who is currently on a visit to Qatar. The purpose of the meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration in the tourism sectors of both countries. During the discussion, Qatar Tourism committed to providing valuable training opportunities for tourism professionals in Djibouti. This training program aims to enhance the skills of personnel working in the tourism sector and…

In a historic move, Djibouti has become the 149th nation to form diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan. On May 2, both countries signed a Joint Communiqué to solidify this new relationship, as confirmed by Akhror Burkhanov, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement was formally signed by Ulugbek Lapasov, the Uzbekistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, and Mohamed Siad Doualeh, Djibouti's Permanent Representative to the UN. This partnership is based on the principles of the UN Charter and…

The Foreign Office is investigating after a critical MP was deported from Djibouti. Conservative former minister Tim Loughton, a strong opponent of Beijing, was detained and forced onto a flight out of the African nation due to its ties with China. Mr. Loughton, part of a group of UK MPs sanctioned by China, faced scrutiny at Djibouti's passport control on his way back from Somaliland. The Prime Minister's spokesman stated that the FCDO provided consular support to Mr. Loughton and raised the issue with Djiboutian…

Tim Loughton, a Tory lawmaker with a history of challenging China’s policies, experienced a controversial detainment and expulsion in Djibouti, reflecting the nation's solid alliance with Beijing. Representing East Worthing and Shoreham since the twilight of the 20th century, Loughton found himself in a tight spot at the airport earlier in the month, denied entry and earmarked for an immediate return flight. In 2021, the Middle Kingdom slapped sanctions on Loughton and six other parliamentary figures for allegedly…

Conservative legislator Tim Loughton, facing retribution from China, got detained and thrown out of Djibouti due to the African nation's strong connection with Beijing. China penalized seven lawmakers in 2021, including Loughton, for allegedly spreading falsehoods about human rights violations in Xinjiang. Loughton, a long-time MP, was stopped at the airport during his brief visit to Djibouti and promptly escorted onto the next flight out. He believes his harsh treatment by Djibouti stemmed directly from his criticism of…

The United Nations migration agency reported that 21 migrants perished, with 23 still unaccounted for, when a boat carrying 77 individuals overturned off the Djibouti coast. In a recent social media post, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated that children were among the occupants of the vessel, marking the second incident of its kind in a fortnight. A large number of migrants from the Horn of Africa, particularly from Ethiopia and Somalia, depart from Djibouti in search of employment in Saudi Arabia…

Reports from the scene are indicating a dire situation in Djibouti, stating that 16 individuals have perished and 28 are currently unaccounted for following a tragic incident involving a migrant vessel. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) shared this unfortunate news and mentioned that they are collaborating with local authorities to conduct search and rescue operations. This recent maritime disaster is among several others that have taken place along Djibouti's Red Sea shoreline. The Ethiopian Embassy in…

Tonight Uganda welcomes its first group of refugees fleeing Afghanistan, we head to South Africa as the country has the highest unemployment rate in the world according to Bloomberg, and Yemeni fish become the dish national of Djibouti. .