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Houthi maritime expansion and Red Sea conflict escalation

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Latest: Yemen launches ‘Fajr al-Yemen’ military operation against Houthi forces

Houthi (Ansarullah) forces continue to expand control over Yemen’s western coastline, seizing strategic locations such as Perim Island and parts of Taiz province, granting them oversight of the Bab al-Mandab strait. In e

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Yemen conflict: Escalating violence, hunger, and health risk

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Latest: Yemen hunger crisis threatens to become ‘absolutely devastating’

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is intensifying as renewed fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces escalates. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the hunger crisis is on the verge

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Expansion of Artemis Accords signatories

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Latest: NASA Artemis Accords reaches 76 signatory nations

The Artemis Accords, a NASA-led international framework for peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration, continues to expand its global signatories. On September 13, 2026, Djibouti became the 72nd nation to sign the

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EU military funding increase for Djibouti

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Latest: European Union doubles military support for Djibouti to 20 million euros

The European Union has doubled its military funding for Djibouti from 10 million to 20 million euros through the European Peace Facility. This increase aims to bolster the Djiboutian Navy’s operational readiness, maritim

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Yemen political legitimacy and escalating security crisis

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Latest: UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Political discourse in Yemen has centered on questions of legitimacy, foreign influence, and institutional reform. Initial discussions highlighted deep divisions regarding the Presidential Leadership Council, with critic

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Aviation security concerns at Sanaa International Airport

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Latest: Kenyan cargo plane allegedly used airspace violations to reach Sanaa Airport

On August 19, Sanaa International Airport experienced a spike in air traffic, with five aircraft arriving in a single day—the highest volume in nearly 11 months. While some flights were identified as United Nations and D

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Djibouti regional security and economic governance

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Latest: Djibouti President presides over Council of Ministers session

In early September 2026, Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh convened the 9th Council of Ministers to begin a new legislative term. During this session, the President emphasized the necessity of national vigilance reg

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Saudi Arabia humanitarian aid for orphans

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Latest: KSrelief and Islamic Community of Kosovo sign orphan support program

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has expanded its humanitarian initiatives to support orphans and vulnerable families in several regions, including Djibouti, Gaza, and Kosovo. In Djibouti, a

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China military base upgrades in Djibouti

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Latest: China upgrades Djibouti military base with new intelligence equipment

Analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) indicates that China has upgraded its military base in Djibouti with new communication and intelligence infrastructure. Satellite imagery shows that

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Refugee and migration management in Djibouti

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Latest: Djibouti and IGAD coordinate humanitarian and migration responses

In August 2026, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Djiboutian government, and the National Office for Refugee and Disaster Assistance (ONARS) launched a community leadership training program in Ob

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Djibouti-France bilateral relations

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Latest: France and Bangladesh discuss deepening political and parliamentary ties

Djibouti and France have engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions in Paris to strengthen bilateral cooperation. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh met with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the implementation of the De

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