Economic diversification is being accelerated through FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative; Djibouti, of strategic importance and renewed opportunity, is reportedly seeking private partners for agri-food, sustainable infrastructure, value-chain development

The Head of State, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, has been nominated as the candidate of his party, the Popular Rally for Progress RPP, for the Djiboutian presidential election of April 2026

The National Assembly will meet in public session on 26 October to discuss a proposed law revising the Constitution; the public opinion is debating passionately on the topics, but everyone agrees that the Constitution is still a vivid, living text

A key speaker of Djibouti's President has resigned, citing regression in democracy and "nepotistic practices" according to local media

Djibouti Telecom will extend its DARE1 submarine cable to South Africa by 2028, confirming its ambition to transform Djibouti into a continental digital hub; the new section, 3.200-3.500 km long, will connect Mombasa, KE to Mtunzini, Durban, SA