# Djibouti regional security and economic governance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/djibouti-regional-security-and-economic-governance > Updated: 2026-09-14T16:22:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. 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 regarding geopolitical uncertainties, specifically noting tensions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. He outlined economic strategies focused on infrastructure, public finance reform, and the diversification of sectors such as logistics, digital services, and renewable energy. By mid-September, Djibouti hosted the 74th extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of Ministers. This regional summit involved discussions with foreign ministers regarding administrative and financial stability within IGAD, as well as broader peace and security in the Horn of Africa. The session specifically addressed the crisis in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with Djibouti providing assurances that international navigation in those waters remains normal. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Djibouti hosts IGAD extraordinary session on regional security Djibouti hosted the 74th IGAD extraordinary session, where regional ministers discussed peace, security, and the Red Sea crisis while addressing the organization’s financial and administrative needs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/djibouti-hosts-igad-extraordinary-session-on-regional-security ### 2026-09-01: Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh leads 9th Council of Ministers Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh led the 9th Council of Ministers session, calling for economic diversification and vigilance regarding regional tensions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/djibouti-president-ismal-omar-guelleh-leads-9th-council-of-ministers --- Cite as: Djibouti regional security and economic governance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/djibouti-regional-security-and-economic-governance