Djibouti News

“We would have stayed at home had the problem been entirely with shortage of equipment”

Only few years ago, Djiboutians were of the view that their port was bigger than Ethiopia's demand to its international trade. via AllAfrica.com

“It turned out to be worth like all of a $1”

Marine Cpl. Daniel Carpenter greets students Woodland Elementary School is always glad to see the return of former students. via Graham Leader

“Growing numbers of asylum-seekers and migrants are now making their way to Djibouti, raising fears that the tiny Horn of Africa nation could become the alternative migration route for Somalis looking for better opportunities in the Middle East”

As many as 15,000 Somalis have sought asylum since the start of this year in neighbouring countries such as Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan to escape the violence engulfing many parts of their homeland, the ... via AllAfrica.com

“We have imported western systems and we have changed Africa. We are now grounded on political problems.”

BY Henry Mukasa FOUR heads of state arrived yesterday to attend the official opening of the Gadaffi National Mosque and thanksgiving prayers. via New Vision

The hotel chain is German, financed by the United Arab Emirates ; the manager is Turkish, supported by an Indian managerial staff; and the general staff must take English language courses. via Harowo.com

“I want to get my master's degree at an American university. And since English is (used in the business of) oil, it is essential for me to learn it.”

Deployed to Africa, in a sliver of a country between Somalia and Ethiopia, an education counselor from Camp Darby, Italy, is assisting students beyond the fence perimeter. via The United States Army

“You couldn't ask for a nicer guy”

Public Affairs Officer A charter bus that was transporting member of a Marine Reserve anti-terrorism group at an Alabama military operation lies on its side after a wreck Sunday. via Laurel Leader-Call

“We have two buckets that we use. I wouldn't say it's a hardship, but it's not what we're used to at home. If anything, it teaches you how to adapt.”

AD BOUYA, Djibouti -- The miles and miles of empty, rocky terrain here are broken up only by the large red rig that runs throughout the day, spitting out hot water and wet dirt. via Harowo.com

“It really makes drilling a well very efficient”

The miles and miles of empty, rocky terrain here are broken up only by the large red rig that runs throughout the day, spitting out hot water and wet dirt. via Army Times

“The October to February rains, which replenish pasture and water in coastal areas, have failed so far this season ... pasture [is] depleted in all coastal grazing areas of Djibouti, Tadjourah and Obock.”

Poor rains and high food prices are likely to lead to increased malnutrition rates in Djibouti, especially among poor urban households and pastoralist communities, an early warning agency has reported. via AllAfrica.com

“I'm surprised by the optimism and hope that we've seen despite the poverty here”

Senior U.S. military officers and civilian equivalents traveled to Djibouti to learn about the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission as part of the Department of Defense CAPSTONE curriculum designed ... via Air Force Link

“Dubai's contribution will allow the government to move from promises to children to concrete achievements in the basic education sector.”

Representatives of Dubai Cares initiative, the Government of Djibouti and the United Nations Children's Fund today revealed details of the primary education programmes to be rolled out in Djibouti, marking the ... via Maktoob Business

“We will just paint the golf balls orange or black.”

Dubai World is spending nearly $1 billion to turn Djibouti into a modern port community, on a par with Dubai . via Money

President, The Republic of Djibouti Po Box 185 Tel. 35 39 95 Fax- 35 39 40 Djibouti. via OromiaTimes

A standing room only crowd in the Moffett Building atrium hears Pax River Commanding Officer Capt. via DC Military

“The summit adopted key regulatory measures to have e-strategies including cyber security using accessible technologies in each country in Africa by 2012”

African leaders attending the "Connect Africa" summit in Kigali have recommended that the deadline for achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals should be brought forward by three years to 2012. via AllAfrica.com

Saturday, 3 November 2007, 9:02 am Press Release: United Nations UN court to start hearings next year in French-Djiboutian dispute on witnesses The International Court of Justice announced today that it will ... via Scoop

Nagad, Djibouti CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER CRIM doesn't look much like a global do-gooder. With his menacingly sheered crew cut, his hulking, barrel-chested build, and his barking delivery, he looks and sounds very ... via The Weekly Standard

“It's not like we're competing with local projects”

At Large Letter From Djibouti By Jacob Laksin Published 10/26/2007 12:08:30 AM DJIBOUTI, Djibouti -- If there were to be a contest for the world's most beautiful topography, it would take a formidable challenge ... via American Spectator

Criminal investigators here have accused a noted Somali writer of fleeing to Africa to avoid prosecution on charges that he molested a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota. via KARE 11 TV