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Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh leads 9th Council of Ministers
Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh presided over the 9th session of the Council of Ministers on September 1, 2026, marking the start of the government's new legislative term.
During the session, the President highlighted the need for vigilance due to regional and international uncertainties, specifically citing tensions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the importance of maintaining national priorities amidst these geopolitical shifts.
On economic matters, Guelleh focused on leveraging existing investments in port, rail, road, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure to boost the nation's strategic position. He called for continued public finance reforms to improve transparency and accountability. To diversify the economy, the President advocated for strengthening strategic sectors like logistics and telecommunications while developing new growth drivers in digital services, tourism, renewable energy, and fisheries.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The President noted regional and international tensions, specifically mentioning the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. www.adi.dj
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government aims to diversify the economy through sectors such as logistics, telecommunications, tourism, and renewable energy. www.adi.dj
- [● 2 SOURCES] The President called for the consolidation of the macroeconomic framework and continued public finance reforms. www.adi.dj
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh presided over the 9th session of the Council of Ministers on September 1, 2026. www.adi.dj