Our Scans · Djibouti · Weekly Summary

• Countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania, and Uganda have significant geothermal potential. The Business & Financial Times
• Only applicants from nationals of the following member states of the Eastern Mediterranean Region will be considered: Afghanistan, Djibouti Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen. mucuruzi.com - Jobs, Scholarships, Shop
• Berbera's stability, coupled with its strategic location, provides an opportunity for India to diversify its trade routes and reduce its reliance on traditional hubs such as Djibouti, which are often congested and expensive. SaxafiMedia
• Berbera offers a stable and viable solution for India to mitigate risks and diversify its trade routes, reducing its reliance on traditional hubs like Djibouti. SaxafiMedia
• The Ethiopian government sent a backchannel message to Egypt via Djibouti that any Egyptian military forces that harm Addis Ababa's interests in Somalia will not be immune from dealing with them. Institute for the Study of War
• A regional project in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Jordan, Sudan, and Yemen will promote sustainable fisheries management in the Red Sea Large Marine Ecosystem. FAO
• Port modernization projects in countries such as Djibouti and Kenya will enhance Africa's connectivity to global markets and improve logistics efficiencies. The Business & Financial Times
• Both the US and China have a military base in Djibouti, while Russia will set up a naval base on Port Sudan on the Red Sea. Wilson Center
• Looking west, India sees threats from piracy, a hostile Pakistani navy, and a new Chinese military base in Djibouti on the east coast of Africa. The Heritage Foundation
• Authorities are preparing a second phase of military operations which will involve additional troops sent by the three countries bordering Somalia - Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. Voice of America (VOA News)
• Djibouti's government plans to offer Ethiopia exclusive access to a new port to defuse tensions sparked by the landlocked nation's ambitions to have a direct route to the sea. FDD
• Ethiopia sent a backchannel message to Egypt via Djibouti that any Egyptian military forces that harm Addis Ababa's interests in Somalia will not be immune from dealing with them. Institute for the Study of War
• Djibouti's offer to allow Ethiopia to manage the Tajura port could be a key step in easing tensions, but much will depend on the forthcoming discussions and the broader regional context. Addis Insight
• Djibouti plans to offer Ethiopia access to Tadjourah port to alleviate regional tensions and address issues between Somalia and Ethiopia. Faharas News
• While the United States State Department may be uneasy with a future road or future railway connection between Djibouti and Yemen, there will be a need to develop possible solutions to the perceived problems in the interest of international trade. The Maritime Executive
• A future railway connection would extend north to Ethiopia to connect to existing railway lines that will be in need of upgrade that connect to Addis Ababa and Djibouti. The Maritime Executive
• Developing countries like Djibouti are fascinated towards China in the hope of getting funds to create vital infrastructure. WardheerNews
• Egypt's decision to strengthen cooperation with Somalia and Djibouti has mainly security interests while Cairo aims to address security threats in the Horn of Africa.
• Wetter than usual conditions expected over most parts of Sudan, central to eastern and north-western South Sudan, eastern Uganda, western and coastal Kenya, central to northern Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and north-western and southern coastal Somalia. ICPAC
• Areas expected to get above-normal rainy conditions include Djibouti, Eritrea, Central and Northern Ethiopia, Western and Coastal Kenya, much of Uganda, North-Sudan and South Sudan. THE TANZANIA TIMES
• The top 11 African countries projected to experience strong economic performance forecast are Niger (11.2%), Senegal, Libya, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Benin, Djibouti, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda at 6%. The Independent Uganda:
• India's exports worth around $ 225-230 billion to the EU, the east coast of the US, African countries (such as Egypt, Eritrea, and Djibouti), and some Middle Eastern nations could be at risk if the Red Sea situation remains unresolved. TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

Last updated: 14 June 2025