Ismail Guelleh is confirmed as president for another term - his 5th - with over 97% of the votes

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