Djibouti

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Former Djiboutian President Hassan Gouled Passes Away at 86

Hassan Gouled, the former President of Djibouti who served from 1999 to 2001, has died at the age of 86. His passing has left a profound impact on the political landscape in Djibouti.

Inaugurate Ship Maintenance Center Near Bab el-Mandeb

Djibouti has opened a new ship maintenance center near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at a cost of <strong>116 million dollars</strong>. This project aims to enhance Djibouti's status as a major maritime transport hub in the region.

Tragic boat sinking off Djibouti claims 9 lives, 45 missing

Nine migrants have died and 45 others are missing after a boat carrying 320 people sank off the coast of Djibouti, according to United Nations reports. This incident is among the deadliest in the history of migration across the Red Sea.

U.S. Presence in Africa Faces Iranian Threats: Djibouti at Risk

French magazine 'Jeune Afrique' reports that the U.S. is seriously addressing Iranian threats to its citizens and facilities in Africa, particularly in Djibouti, seen as a potential target for Iranian retaliation.

Tragic migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti, 9 dead and 45 missing

A migrant boat carrying over 300 individuals capsized off the coast of Djibouti, resulting in the deaths of 9 people and leaving 45 others missing. The incident occurred while attempting to cross the perilous Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Military Aircraft Issues Emergency Signal in Gulf of Aden

A U.S. military cargo plane issued an emergency signal (7600) after losing voice communication while flying over the Gulf of Aden. The aircraft returned to Djibouti airport from which it had departed.

Boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, killing 9 migrants and missing 45

Nine migrants were killed and 45 others went missing after a boat carrying 320 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, according to the International Organization for Migration. The incident occurred last Tuesday, highlighting the dangers migrants face on their journeys.