World

Djibouti’s AU candidate says ‘problem of governance’ in Africa

Addis Ababa – Deteriorating security in some African nations is eroding progress, Djibouti Foreign Minister and candidate for the... Read more

12 Dec

Countries

At least three throw hat into ring for top AU post

Nairobi – At least three veteran African politicians – from Djibouti, Kenya, and Mauritius – are vying to take... Read more

8 Aug

Countries

Djibouti votes for parliament amid opposition boycott as president seeks to extend term

Nairobi – Voters in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti were choosing a new parliament on Friday in... Read more

25 Feb, 2023

Countries

Djibouti to hold parliamentary vote snubbed by opposition

Nairobi – The tiny Horn of Africa state of Djibouti heads to the polls on Friday for a parliamentary... Read more

24 Feb, 2023

Countries

Somalia summit vows ‘final push’ against al-Shabaab

Mogadishu – The leaders of Somalia and neighbouring countries vowed at a summit on Wednesday to “make the final... Read more

2 Feb, 2023

Countries

Somalia hosts regional summit to discuss fight against al-Shabaab

Mogadishu – Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday hosted a summit of leaders from several neighbouring countries to... Read more

1 Feb, 2023

Countries

Djibouti rebels release six troops

Nairobi – Six troops held by a rebel group in the tiny East African state of Djibouti have been... Read more

22 Dec, 2022

Countries

Djibouti says seven soldiers killed in rebel attack

Djibouti – Djibouti said seven of its soldiers were killed in an attack by a rebel group on a... Read more

9 Oct, 2022

News

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, 73, returns home after hospitalisation rumours

Nairobi – Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh has returned home to the Horn of Africa country, his office said on... Read more

20 Sep, 2021

Politics

Djibouti says rumours about President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s health are ‘poison’

Nairobi – Djibouti on Tuesday dismissed speculation about President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s health as “poison” aimed at destabilising the country... Read more

14 Sep, 2021