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At least 109 dead including children after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti

More than 116 others still missing from vessel that was heading to Yemen with 350 people onboard, UN agency says

The Guardian - UK · 35m ago

At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and 116 went missing after a boat carrying 350 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen, the International Organisation for Migration said on Sunday.

France 24 · 2h ago

Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters amid attempt to oust Fifa council member

Attempts to oust Souleiman Waberi as the president of the Djibouti football federation reached a dramatic climax on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

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Tigray rebels push into Afar as Ethiopia blames neighbours

The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the federal government.

Euronews · Sep 28

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns it is ready for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects roadmap to end conflict

Donald Trump has publicly rejected the seven-day plan and reportedly told staff he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterms

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Thousands flee Yemen as war escalates – leaving Djibouti ‘overwhelmed’ with refugees

The situation is ‘dire and getting worse’, say aid workers, as Djibouti struggles to respond to new refugee arrivals amid sweeping cuts to international aid

The Independent UK · Sep 24

China's Djibouti Upgrade Could Give Beijing a Window on US Operations Without Cracking Encryption

New communications facilities at China's Djibouti military base could help the PLA monitor US and allied operations through signal patterns, according to a CSIS analysis of satellite imagery.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

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Yemen war escalates: 1.12 lakh displaced, thousands flee to Djibouti

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 1.12 lakh people internally and thousands have fled to Djibouti. Thousands have reached Djibouti in less than a week, seeking refuge from intensified conflict. Djibouti prepares for a significant refugee influx, straining its healthcare and education systems. The Houthis have intensified attacks on…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17

Fuel shortage in Yemen hampers migrants fleeing conflict and seeking safety in Djibouti

A fuel shortage in Yemen is hampering the movement of people fleeing the country’s escalating fighting and seeking safety across the Red Sea in Djibouti

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Houthis advance in Yemen, attack Saudi Arabia as rebel forces near US base in Djibouti

Fighting intensified in Yemen on Sunday as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast, while the Houthis claimed attacks on neighbouring Saudi Arabia, escalating fears of a return to a wider civil war.

The Times of India · Sep 13

Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed new attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the region

The Independent UK · Sep 13

A Mosquito Built for Cities Moved Across Africa at Speeds Set by the Shape of the Land

Scientists sequenced 645 mosquito genomes and traced an invasion. Flat terrain sped it up, mountains slowed it down, and resistance came preinstalled.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

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The Economic Times · Jul 31

Oil Price Today (July 31): Crude oil extends fall to $88. What’s behind the decline amid Iran war?

Saudi Arabia is seeking to spearhead a coalition to enhance defense cooperation in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Saudi defense ministry said 14 countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, had issued a joint statement backing the proposed maritime security alliance.

Euronews · Jul 17

Euronews aboard EU warships in the Red Sea: Europe eyes wider mandate as Houthi threat grows

In a special report from EU patrol ships in Djibouti, Kaja Kallas told Euronews that the 27-member bloc was discussing expanding Aspides' mandate and that ships pledged to a Hormuz coalition could be redeployed to the Red Sea in the interim.

Euronews · Jul 17

A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti

Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by Jared Kushner.

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansion

Africa's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of desertification across the Sahel. Launched by the African Union in 2007, the project targets restoration of 100 million hectares of land, creation of 10 million jobs and improved food security for…

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The Economic Times · Jun 26

On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more

On This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs. From the Battle of Poltava and the world's first ATM to Atari's founding, Djibouti's independence, Facebook reaching two billion users and Malaysia's record seizure linked to Najib Razak, the date has witnessed…

The Times of India · May 25

Meet Aliko Dangote: How a trader’s son turned a $500,000 family loan into a $32.7 billion African empire

Aliko Dangote’s business expansion into East Africa, now linked to proposed pipeline corridors through Ethiopia and Djibouti, is often discussed in terms of scale and strategy. But the deeper story behind these moves stretches far beyond recent headlines. It is tied to a long, uneven journey that began in a…

The Times of India · May 6

This children’s village stays cool without air conditioning in one of the world’s hottest regions — here’s how

In the coastal city of Tadjourah in Djibouti, where extreme heat and dry desert conditions dominate much of the year, architects designed a children’s village that functions without conventional air conditioning. The project, known as the SOS Children’s Village Tadjourah, was created by Urko Sanchez Architects for SOS Children’s Villages…

Euronews · Apr 16

Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11

Djibouti’s Guelleh extends 27-year rule with landslide re-election win

Djibouti’s long-serving president, Ismael Omar Guelleh, has secured another term in office after winning 97.8 percent of the vote, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. The result grants him a sixth mandate and extends a rule that has now spanned 27 years in the strategically important East African nation.

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Djibouti’s longtime president set to secure sixth term after scrapping age limit

The results of the 2021 election showed him winning nearly 99% of the vote

Radio France Internationale · Apr 10

Djibouti election unfolds at strategic shipping chokepoint

Djibouti votes in a presidential election on Friday expected to extend President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s 27-year rule, as the strategically located country hosts major foreign military bases and sits on a key global shipping route under pressure from regional conflict.

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