Djibouti news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Djibouti:

Politics

• Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh has been re-elected for a fifth term, winning 98% of the vote in the country's presidential election. (Al Jazeera, March 2021)
• The African Union has lifted sanctions against Djibouti, which were imposed in 2018 over the country's human rights record. (Reuters, February 2021)

Economy

• Djibouti has signed a deal with the United Arab Emirates to develop a new port and free trade zone, which is expected to boost the country's economy. (Gulf News, January 2021)
• The World Bank has approved a $50 million loan to support Djibouti's efforts to improve its energy sector. (World Bank, December 2020)

Security

• Djibouti has accused Eritrea of supporting Islamist militants in the country, and has called for international action to address the issue. (BBC News, January 2021)
• The US military has announced plans to withdraw some of its troops from Djibouti, where it has a major base. (The New York Times, December 2020)

Infrastructure

• Djibouti has launched a new railway project, which will connect the country to neighboring Ethiopia. (The East African, November 2020)
• The country has also announced plans to build a new international airport, which will be designed to handle large numbers of passengers. (Gulf News, October 2020)

Humanitarian

• Djibouti is facing a severe drought, which has left many people without access to clean water or food. (UN News, January 2021)
• The country has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with cases reported in several regions. (WHO, December 2020)