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February 1, 2026, 11:27 am
Prime Minister Arrives in Djibouti
- [SNA] Djibouti City -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris arrived in the Republic of Djibouti on Wednesday morning on an official visit, following a gracious invitation from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti.
Diversification Over Dependency - Why Ethiopia Should Fast-Track Berbera Amid Djibouti's Ban On Multimodal Operators
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's logistics moment of truth has arrived with a clarity that can no longer be ignored by policymakers in Addis Abeba or the business community. The recent decision by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) to prohibit newly licensed Ethiopian Multimodal Transport Operators from operating through the Port of Djibouti has exposed a profound and dangerous structural weakness in the nation's trade architecture. What began as a technical dispute over regulatory classifications has rapidly
Deputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti
- [State Department] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
- [ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Djibouti Wins Key Arbitration Case As Saudi Arabia Gains Port Foothold
- [Daba Finance] Djibouti has secured a rare legal victory in its long-running dispute with Dubai Ports World, easing years of tension with the United Arab Emirates while reshaping port competition in the Horn of Africa.
PM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
- [ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and supporting Ethiopia's ambitious development goals.
Djibouti At a Crossroads - the Presidential Transition Crisis Ahead of April 2026 Elections
- [Addis Standard] Key Takeaways