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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: Any port in a storm?
African Press Organization
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May 21, 2018
As countries across the Horn of Africa embark on ambitious programmes to attract foreign investment, Djibouti seems a stable option in a volatile region. But are there risks? A new report by political and security risk consultancy Allan &...
Coronavirus - Republic of Djibouti: COVID-19 Situation Report
African Press Organization
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July 24, 2020
As of 23 July 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed 5,031 cases of COVID-19 in Djibouti, with 58 fatalities reported since the beginning of the pandemic. The progress of the epidemiological situation in Djibouti is very encouraging: during the...
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...
Djibouti’s Quest for Inclusive Growth
International Monetary Fund
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December 5, 2017
Disclaimer: IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the...
Coronavirus – Djibouti: Digital Space for Migrants Supplies 3D-Printed Face Shields to Hospitals Treating COVID-19 Cases in Djibouti
African Press Organization
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April 21, 2020
A digital training space set up for young migrants has joined the COVID-19 response in Djibouti, supplying protective face shields to health workers after the first case of the virus was detected in the country on 18 March. The team is running a...
World Bank Group Executive Directors visit Djibouti to discuss Country’s Development Prospects
African Press Organization
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January 16, 2020
A delegation of World Bank Group Executive Directors (EDs) has concluded its visit to Djibouti after gaining a comprehensive perspective of the country’s current development status and future opportunities, with its focus on youth and women. The...
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 : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Djibouti
International Monetary Fund
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April 6, 2017
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: April 6, 2017 Electronic Access: Free Full text (PDF file size is 1819 KB).Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Djibouti...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti
International Monetary Fund
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October 23, 2019
On September 30, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Djibouti. The government has in recent years implemented large-scale investments to develop transport and logistics...
UN Deputy Humanitarian Chief calls for support to Djibouti as it strives to address the effects of climate change
African Press Organization
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October 4, 2019
Download logo At the end of a three-day mission to Djibouti, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ursula Mueller today called on the international community to take immediate action to...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Djibouti
African Press Organization
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October 24, 2019
Download logo On September 30, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Djibouti. The government has in recent years implemented large-scale investments to develop transport...
Electricity and Energy hosts Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, 12 to 13 Jun
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Media is cordially invited to cover and participate in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, taking place in Cape Town from 12–13 June 2025, and the official Media Launch on 10 June 2025 in Gauteng Province. Africa Green Hydrogen Summit Date: 12–13...
Djibouti: 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
International Monetary Fund
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September 1, 2016
Summary: Faced with scarcity of resources, Djibouti has pursued a strategy of developing infrastructure to exploit its strategic geographic location so as to foster rapid growth, reduce poverty and create much-needed jobs. Djibouti has had to...
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
African Press Organization
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July 4, 2019
Ongoing conflicts and dry weather conditions remain the primary causes of high levels of severe food insecurity, hampering food availability and access for millions of people, according to the Crop Prospects and Food Situation report issued today....
Research Deliver Insight into Djibouti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2023
EIN Presswire
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March 12, 2019
WiseGuyReports.com “Djibouti - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, March 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WiseGuyReports.com “Djibouti - Telecoms,...
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....
NATO Admiral Discusses Complex Security Environment, Results of Trident Juncture
U.S. Department of Defense
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February 21, 2019
Europeans view Russia as the greatest threat they face, but China has made inroads, and threats from violent extremism and ungoverned spaces in the Middle East and Africa complicate an already complex security environment, the commander of NATO’s...