Ismail Omar Guelleh News

Djibouti's finance minister brushed off criticism of the small African state's political system, insisting that there is stability and work is under way to make it an attractive investment for UK firms.

David M. Rodriguez, a new command of U.S. Africa Command , made his first visit to Djibouti on April 16.

The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a letter from the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh.

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday received a written message from President of Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh on bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing and developing them.

Djibouti's authorities have released 14 members of the opposition coalition, the Union of National Salvation , who were jailed in connection with anti-government demonstrations last month, an opposition official said.