Modern and efficient taxation is a priority; the reforming process started with the acquisition of high-level technological tools for improved efficiency and reduced opportunities for corruption

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and career diplomat, is running to lead the African Union Commission

EU Vice President Josep Borrell visited the country for a strategic meeting as Djibouti hosts military bases of China, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK and the US

Today 27 June, a chess tournament will begin in Djibouti, bringing together over 50 players of all ages, including for the second time participants with disabilities; this tournament is an opportunity to select teams for the 45th Chess Olympiad

The Djibouti government rejected its position in a World Bank and S&P port efficiency ranking, the 4th Container Port Performance Index, which saw the port of Djibouti plummet from 29th position in 2022 to number 379 in the 2023 report