On September 24, 2026, the cameras flashed in Damerjog as Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote broke ground on a $660…
The contemporary geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa presents complex security dilemmas, but few are as acute—or as deeply concerning—as the unfolding crisis in the Awdal region.
For decades, the Republic of Djibouti has leveraged its prime location at the nexus of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to transform a barren, arid landscape into…
The claim that Djibouti is a major transshipment center connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe warrants scrutiny.
Central to the unrest was the belief that the Xeer Ciise initiative was not an isolated cultural endeavour but part of a broader external agenda.
This small but significant country, located in the Horn of Africa, offers a unique combination of geographical advantages, economic opportunities, and political stability.
The Republic of Djibouti celebrates its 46th years of independence from France on June 27th. For almost half a century, the country located in the Horn of Africa that General…
The term Irir Samaale once belonged to the realm of Somali oral history and origin myth, but has found its way into the turbulent Somali political arena.
For weeks, Djiboutians have been treated to a spectacle worthy of a television series. The latest episode features barons of the Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) regime enjoying a short, unfortunate…
Djibouti President Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, 73, has won a fifth term in office, receiving an absolute majority of 98.41% of the vote.
