Djibouti

Djibouti Ambassador to Paris and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO officially submitted the nomination file for Abourma Rock Art Site; it would be the country's first-ever inscription in UNESCO World Heritage List, celebrating its tangible cultural heritage

Representatives of Djiboutian culture and craftsmanship left for Surajkund, India, to participate in 39th International Crafts Mela, one of the world's major craft fairs, attracting over a million visitors with artisans and artists from tens of countries

Committee on Social Development and Environment held a meeting focusing on the draft law on national cultural heritage of Djibouti; Minister of Youth and Culture and her staff presented the objectives, scope, and implications of the text

A US medical research team visited Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti to find a better treatment for diarrhea to bolster troop combat readiness and reduce the amount of medicines that troops have to carry; the naval team is developing a single, low-dose treatment

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

Back-to-school sees a ferment of families getting ready, schools refurbished, trafficked streets; ministry stressed new year is an opportunity to elevate quality supporting rural areas, guarantee equity reducing disparities, integrate digital technology

A large-scale livestock feed distribution has been carried out in isolated communities in the Obock region in response to the persistent drought that caused the depletion of fodder resources and is affecting livelihoods of shepherds' communities

The new 0,2% levy on certain financial transactions, including money transfer, is due to come into force this week; the Professional Association of Credit Institutions has expressed concern and managed to convince the government to make some amendments

Independence Day was celebrated on 27 June with a number of events throughout the country; President Guelleh called for full sovereignty and economic renewal invoking resilience and solidarity amid regional challenges and global unrest