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For decades, African leaders have spoken about industrialization as if it were a distant dream. Summit after summit has produced ambitious declarations about economic transformation, food security, energy independence and…
At the edge of the Red Sea, a diplomatic standoff is tightening — and Djibouti is the one pulling the drawbridge. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has slammed the door shut…
📍 Mogadishu | May 7, 2025 In what may become a defining moment for Somalia’s economic trajectory—and a potential game-changer for the entire Horn of Africa—Turkey has reportedly discovered 20…
A Renewed Alliance in the Making In a quiet yet powerful diplomatic exchange on April 2, 2025, Ethiopia and Djibouti took a significant step toward tightening one of the most…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As the Horn of Africa faces an unprecedented diplomatic showdown, Ethiopia stands at the center of a complex web of alliances, tensions, and…
MOGADISHU (Horndaily) – In a shocking revelation, an Africa Intelligence report has uncovered Djibouti’s covert operation to train Issa and Gadabursi rebels with the sinister aim of destabilizing Somaliland. Sources…
Rumors are circulating about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's aggressive pursuit of a vital port, emphasizing the economic strain of relying on neighboring nations. Allegedly, Ethiopia has offered Eritrea a…
In a significant move aimed at addressing Ethiopia's pressing need for reliable port access, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has revealed comprehensive plans to pursue this critical goal through a combination…
Strategically important Horn of Africa nation is struggling under mounting financing pressures. The decision affects two of its bilateral creditors, with China holding the vast majority of Djibouti’s debt Djibouti’s…
Reports from Djibouti say that the government of Ismail Omar Guelleh has in the past few hours placed the commanders of the country’s police and military under house arrest. The…
The World Bank today approved a US$10 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s program for the poorest countries, in support of Djibouti’s efforts to accelerate…
In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Djibouti men and women dance during the opening ceremony of Dubai-based port operator DP World’s Doraleh container terminal in Djibouti port. (AP Photo/Adam…
Djibouti will offer a “significant minority” stake in state-owned Djibouti Telecom SA to a strategic partner, part of a plan to open up the sector and modernize its economy, the…
On a sultry spring afternoon, the chief govt of Djibouti’s foremost container port is overseeing a big Chinese language vessel unloading containers destined for neighbouring Ethiopia. “This one arrived this…
Early in the morning of Friday, April 9, Djiboutians mobilized massively to decide between two candidates running in the 2021 presidential elections. This is Ismail Omar Guelleh, the outgoing president…