Djibouti News

“It is clear that we are witnessing another serious example of violation of the rights to peaceful expression hardly won by the armed resistance, which has found its historical continuity in the UAD”

The Union for Democratic Changeover of Political Power , Djibouti's main opposition group, has accused the administration of President Ismael Omar Guelleh of indulging in acts of "brutal" political repression, ... via Panapress

“Qat is good and unlike drugs or alcohol it gives us peace”

DJIBOUTI REPRESENTS a contradiction of cultures that confounds even the most seasoned of travellers. via AllAfrica.com

“My Soldiers have learned just as much from you as you have from them”

Guests applaud 60 Djiboutian soldiers for their hard work during the Able Dart 08-01-Tadjoura Train-the-Trainer Course graduation at the Regiment Inter-Army Tadjoura compound Jan. via The United States Army

“Waxan ahay wahdiga dugsiyada, waxan ahay waanada macallinka”

Speaking to Awdalnews Network on telophone, Mr. Orrah said full ceremonial reception would be held for Mumin's body including awarding him posthumously the highest medal of culture, known in Somali as Baal , ... via Harowo.com

Abu Dhabi will support their cooperation. Furthermore, ReykjavA k Energy Invest and Djibouti's energy authorities signed a declaration, announcing their plans to provide Djibouti with cheaper and greener ... via Iceland Review

Djibouti opened a case against France in the World Court Monday, asking the UN tribunal to force Paris to hand over its investigation into the mysterious death more than 12 years ago of a French judge. via PR-inside.com

UPCOMING COVERAGE FOR MONDAY, JAN. 21 RUSSIA-POLAND MOSCOW _ Polish and Russian foreign ministers hold talks expected to focus on missile defense. via PR-inside.com

The Federal First Instance Court ruled in favour of The United Insurnace S.C, Eyesuswork Zafu and Workishet Bekele over the National Bank of Ethiopia, with regards to the latter's directive that includes the ... via Capital Ethiopia

Somaliland declared itself as a separate independent country in 1991, but International recognition is yet elusive for Somaliland. via Harowo.com

Iran: 1 minute ago Iran's First Vice President Parviz Davudi has said the Islamic Republic is hoping to undertake a number of economic projects in Djibouti, reported the Tehran Times. via AME Info

“Djibouty doors are open to Iranian exports and goods transition and developing ties.”

Djibouty President Ismail Omar Guelleh received Iran's visiting First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi and discussed issues of mutual interest with him, IRNA reported. via IranMania News

“That's real good. They are progressing nicely.”

Instructor Alex Vinces, middle, and fire chief Desi Wade, back right, watch as firefighting recruits work with the fire hose during a training exercise Sunday on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. via Stars and Stripes

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

A chronology of key events: 825 - Islam introduced to the area. French rule 1862 - France acquires the port of Obock. via BBC

“We are expecting about ten heads of states but we also think they can exceed”

Ten African Heads of State are expected to attend the forthcoming information communication technology summit due in Kigali this weekend. via AllAfrica.com