Latest news in Djibouti? September 6th, 2026

President Ismail Omar Guelleh issued a firm warning against foreign interference in Djibouti’s internal affairs during the conclusion of a three-day political meeting of the People’s Rally for Progress (RPP) in Ali Sabieh. Emphasizing that national sovereignty and independent decision-making are non-negotiable, he highlighted the importance of domestic security and social cohesion amid heightened geopolitical competition across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor. Dawan AfricaThe Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat announced that the 74th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers will convene in Djibouti City on September 15, 2026. The upcoming ministerial session is set to address urgent peace and security developments in regional hotspotsnotably Sudan and South Sudanalongside maritime security initiatives surrounding the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. IGADThe government has reiterated its domestic strategic priorities following the opening of the September Council of Ministers, focusing on sovereign state security, border surveillance, and economic diversification. In tandem with international partners including UNESCO, the administration concluded the nation’s first National Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Djibouti City, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation of public administration and workforce upskilling. Africa24 TV+ 1