Latest news in Djibouti? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Djibouti’s latest developments revolve around key diplomatic talks in Paris, cross-border digital infrastructure agreements, and domestic sustainability initiatives:
- Bilateral and Maritime Security Talks with France: President Ismail Omar Guelleh met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, evaluating the defense cooperation agreement between the two nations, and addressing regional security concerns across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor. Dawan Africa+ 1
- Advancement of the Horizon Terrestrial Fiber Project: Djibouti Telecom, alongside Ethio Telecom and Sudatel, progressed the pre-commercial phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative following a high-level summit in Addis Ababa. The project establishes an alternative terrestrial data route linking cable landing stations in Djibouti and Port Sudan via Ethiopia to bypass Red Sea subsea disruptions. TechAfrica News+ 1
- Port Decarbonization and Sustainability: The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority held strategic discussions with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to structure framework plans aimed at cutting maritime port emissions and transitioning port logistics toward greener energy solutions.
- Regional Sovereignty Statements: Following a major ruling-party assembly earlier this week, President Guelleh underscored Djibouti’s commitment to self-determination and independent foreign policy, warning against external political interference amid escalating geopolitical competition in the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea regions. Hiiraan