The 25th anniversary of the Association of Women of Tadjourah, one of the most prominent civil society movements in the North, was celebrated under the high patronage of First Lady Mrs. Kadra Mahamoud Haid, President of National Union of Djiboutian Women

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

Renovation work on the El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium, began last August, should be completed for World Cup qualifiers, so that men's national team will be able to face Burkina Faso on its new pitch this September