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African Development Fund extends $83.6 million in grants to boost Ethiopia-Djibouti electricity trade
African Press Organization
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July 8, 2021
Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved two grants worth $83.6 million to boost cross-border trade in electricity between Ethiopia and Djibouti and to deepen integration in the Horn of...
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in a new African market with the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti, in partnership with Salaam Properties
African Press Organization
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June 21, 2021
Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The hotel marks the Group’s entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and...
Media Invite: Launch of Collaboration in the Cross Border Areas of the Horn of Africa
African Press Organization
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May 16, 2019
Download logo Launch of the Collaboration in the Cross Border Areas Project by the European Union's High Representative/Vice-President, Ms Federica Mogherini on the occasion of her visit to Nairobi, Kenya Date: Tuesday 21 May 2019 Venue: United...
Japan Gears Up to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan is dispatching two military transport aircraft to East Africa as a precautionary move to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East amid escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced Thursday....
China Blasts Trump’s Tehran Evacuation Call, Says It Fuels Conflict
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China condemned US President Donald Trump’s urgent call for Iranians to evacuate Tehran on Tuesday, branding it as “adding fuel to the fire” in an already volatile Iran-Israel confrontation. During a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese...
Fido Amplifies Voices of Canadian BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ Music Artists in new “Off-Mute” Campaign
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 12, 2021
TORONTO, March 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fido announced today the launch of its new campaign, “Off-Mute,” aimed at supporting and amplifying the voices of Canadian BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ musicians and driving important conversations in support of...
Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
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May 6, 2025
Since our humble beginnings in 1974, the Nairobi delegation has grown exponentially. Our operations have expanded to include missions in Djibouti and Tanzania, which have played a crucial role in strategically positioning the delegation in the...
Ethiopia And Djibouti Heavy Equipment Market Outlook, Size, Share-Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2026
EIN Presswire
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January 5, 2021
Heavy equipment includes earthmoving machinery, material handling machinery, roadway machinery, and others. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled,...
Accor grows its portfolio in Africa with signing of first three properties in Djibouti
African Press Organization
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November 10, 2020
Accor (Group.Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti. As part of its ongoing development...
Djibouti - Doraleh port terminal: U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne Expresses Concern About Chinese Actions in Africa
African Press Organization
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July 4, 2018
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) (https://byrne.house.gov), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, on March 6, 2018, expressed his concerns about recent actions by China in Africa, specifically actions in the Republic of Djibouti....
Djibouti's many international investment projects set a new pace for economic emergence
African Press Organization
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June 12, 2018
On 22 February, the Republic of Djibouti (www.Presidence.dj) terminated the DCT (Doraleh Container Terminal) concession, in which DP World is a shareholder and operator. This decision was taken after numerous unsuccessful attempts to get DP World...
Djibouti—Harnessing Trade and Technology for Inclusive Growth
International Monetary Fund
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December 18, 2017
By Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director Djibouti, December 18, 2017 December 18, 2017 AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Governor Ali, Minister Dalawaleh, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: Good morning—As Salam Alaykom. I would like to thank the...
IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 43.4 Million Disbursement to Djibouti Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
International Monetary Fund
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May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020 The IMF Executive Board approved a US$ 43.4 million loan to Djibouti to support the authorities’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as debt relief under the CCRT, which will generate additional resources of US$ 2.3 million over...
Wang Yi holds talks with Djibouti's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
African Press Organization
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January 10, 2020
On January 9, 2020, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Djibouti City. Wang Yi spoke highly of the development of China-Djibouti relations,...
Africa’s energy transition gains traction as Siemens Gamesa introduces renewable energy in Djibouti
African Press Organization
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February 25, 2020
The 59 MW wind farm built by Siemens Gamesa (https://www.SiemensGamesa.com/) will almost double the country’s current installed power generation capacity; Project will help reduce the cost of electricity, increase energy independence and decrease...
DCO to continue fostering inclusive digital economies as Secretary-General Reappointed on new 4-year term
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global digital economy increasingly serves as an engine for economic and social progress, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has today reemphasized the necessity of...
Djibouti Travel Alert
Travel.State.Gov
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March 28, 2016
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Djibouti that a presidential election has been scheduled for April 8, 2016. There is a possibility that spontaneous protests will occur during the election cycle and some...
What on earth is Djibouti doing?
African Press Organization
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March 19, 2019
Download logo Djibouti is destroying itself in its quest for development In its quest for development, Djibouti has enlisted China’s help. The African country sees itself as the tail wagging the dog, but nothing could be further from the truth....
The China Merchants in Djibouti: from the maritime to the digital silk roads (by Thierry Pairault)
African Press Organization
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March 12, 2019
Download logo byThierry Pairault Overall Context* Translated from French (Source : Espace Géographique et Société Marocaine) The article examines the financial and trade aspects of China Merchants’ presence in Djibouti, particularly in its port....
From Global Times: Djibouti denies being ‘induced’ by Chinese firm to breach contract
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 8, 2018
Loans from China ‘shape Djibouti’s economic development’ BEIJING, Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A senior Djibouti government official dismissed the accusation that the African country was "illegally induced" by a Chinese company to breach a...