Africa Djibouti Despite slowdown in early 2022 due to war in Ukraine, global inflation, severe drought and low Ethiopian demand, growth is expected to rebound to 5,3% in 2023 and 6,2% in 2024, according to latest edition of World Bank's Djibouti Economic Monitor
Africa Djibouti The growing influence of the United Arab Emirates across Africa has ben addressed by President Guelleh in an interview with Radio France International; he warns the UAE would be using economic investments to expand strategic control on the continent
Africa Djibouti A new contingent of troops from Djibouti, part of the African Union Mission in Somalia #AUSSOM, has arrived in Beletweyne; The troops will be deployed to Buula Burde and Jalalaqsi, two strategically important towns in the Hiiraan region
Africa Djibouti More than 180 migrants are missing after several boats capsized off the coasts of Yemen and Djibouti; according to the International Organisation for Migration, the victims were attempting to cross the Red Sea from the Horn of Africa
Africa Djibouti The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority intends to consolidate its strategic positioning at the heart of regional trade by focusing on local small and medium-sized enterprises development, microfinance and the growth of livestock trade