Country Report: Djibouti

Country Report: Djibouti

Djibouti is making the most of its strategic position on the Red Sea in its bid to become a regional linchpin. But as the country prepares to host the Djibouti Forum, it also has ambitions to boost its renewable energy, telecoms and financial sectors by attracting a new wave of capital from investors. Our special report explores how the the small country intends to achieve its giant ambition.

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The Djibouti Forum 2025 – an unqualified success

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Apr 28th, 2025

The Djibouti Forum 2025 – an unqualified success

By African Business

Djibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence

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Apr 9th, 2025

Djibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence

By African Business

Our success is built on our cardinal values

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Our success is built on our cardinal values

By African Business

Djibouti’s geographic position is its crown jewel

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Djibouti’s geographic position is its crown jewel

By Anver Versi

Diversification is at the heart of our development strategy

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Diversification is at the heart of our development strategy

By Omar Ben Yedder

Djibouti is a country that defies categorisation

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Apr 1st, 2025

Djibouti is a country that defies categorisation

By Carlos Lopes

Seven steps to successful privatisation

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Seven steps to successful privatisation

By Théo du Couëdic

For Southeast Asia, investment in Djibouti is an imperative

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Apr 3rd, 2025

For Southeast Asia, investment in Djibouti is an imperative

By Mohamed Ashraf Iqbal

Investing in Djibouti today means gaining an early-mover advantage

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Investing in Djibouti today means gaining an early-mover advantage

By Théo du Couëdic

Central Bank governor vaunts currency stability 

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Apr 1st, 2025

Central Bank governor vaunts currency stability 

By Théo du Couëdic

The private sector is at the heart of the economy

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Apr 3rd, 2025

The private sector is at the heart of the economy

By Théo du Couëdic

Sovereign wealth funds provide the patient capital necessary for growth

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Sovereign wealth funds provide the patient capital necessary for growth

By Théo du Couëdic

Djibouti eyes financial sector expansion

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Djibouti eyes financial sector expansion

By Théo du Couëdic

Driving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti’s economic transformation

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Apr 1st, 2025

Driving growth andinnovation: how CAC International Bank thrives amid Djibouti’s economic transformation

By Théo du Couëdic

Freight forwarders target seamless trade 

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Freight forwarders target seamless trade 

By Théo du Couëdic

 A tourism gem in the rough, awaiting polishing

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Apr 3rd, 2025

 A tourism gem in the rough, awaiting polishing

By Théo du Couëdic

Singapore inspires bold new city master plan

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Singapore inspires bold new city master plan

By Théo du Couëdic

‘Djibouti’s energy autonomy is a realistic and achievable goal’

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Apr 3rd, 2025

‘Djibouti’s energy autonomy is a realistic and achievable goal’

By Théo du Couëdic

Digital technology is an essential driver of our development

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Digital technology is an essential driver of our development

By Théo du Couëdic

Djibouti Telecom, at a crossroads

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Djibouti Telecom, at a crossroads

By Neil Ford

Port sector driving wider development

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Port sector driving wider development

By Neil Ford

Djibouti, a port ecosystem designed for global trade

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Djibouti, a port ecosystem designed for global trade

By Théo du Couëdic

Air Djibouti: Reaching parts other carriers cannot

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Apr 1st, 2025

Air Djibouti: Reaching parts other carriers cannot

By Théo du Couëdic

Carrier-neutral data centre service comes to Djibouti

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Carrier-neutral data centre service comes to Djibouti

By Théo du Couëdic

Amoyta sets the trend for FSD’s crowdfunding scheme

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Amoyta sets the trend for FSD’s crowdfunding scheme

By Théo du Couëdic

Kamaj Group: A visionary driving Djibouti’s economic transformation

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Apr 3rd, 2025

Kamaj Group: A visionary driving Djibouti’s economic transformation

By Théo du Couëdic