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Accor expands luxury footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Fairmont in Djibouti
African Press Organization
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September 20, 2021
Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the...
APO Group named Official Partner of Cannes and FESPACO selected movie 'Above Water' ('Marcher sur l'eau')
African Press Organization
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October 18, 2021
PATHE BC AFRIQUE, theatrical release company in Francophone Africa and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading communications consultancy and press releases in Africa, announced today a partnership to support the release of ABOVE WATER. This is...
African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia, sign $118 million in grant agreements to support agro industrial park, youth employment and Ethiopia-Djibouti power interconnection
African Press Organization
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July 23, 2021
Download logo The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of Ethiopia have signed two separate grant agreements for new projects to boost youth employment and electricity trade between Ethiopia and Djibouti. The grants...
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...
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...
Anthony Voscarides, CEO of Wingu Group, Featured on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 List of Global Telecom Leaders
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
Wingu CEO Anthony Voscarides was named on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 list, recognising his leadership in advancing digital infrastructure in East Africa. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Group is proud to...
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...
Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to Accelerate AI Innovation in Ethiopia
EIN Presswire
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May 21, 2025
Wingu Africa and EAII partner to empower Ethiopian AI startups with infrastructure, mentorship, and global access to drive innovation and growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian...
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...
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....