In political terms, Djibouti is a young country. It achieved independence less than 40 years ago and has only had two presidents in that time. This comparative stability in what is a volatile region has allowed the country to develop relatively speedily.
A good neighbour policy often makes for an appealing sound bite but in practice – as countries from Turkey to the US have found – it can prove extremely difficult. However, Djibouti has managed to develop a canny strategy towards its neighbours in order to ward off threats to its stability and ensure prosperity. Bordered by Ethiopia and...
Djibouti is a small country in an often turbulent neighbourhood. Much of its foreign policy since independence has been based on the dual goals of maintaining sovereignty and promoting development within its borders. However, over the past decade, the country has played an increasingly central role in regional diplomacy, not only for its...
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ETIQUETTE: In business meetings across Djibouti it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. In some cases women prefer not to shake hands; in this case it is best to wait for an indication from the person herself. Relationship building and creating a network is important in the Djiboutian...
After seven years of negotiation, the signing of the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) in June 2015 at Sharm El Sheikh is being heralded as a turning point in regional integration, and a significant boost for Egypt’s efforts to increase its exports to the fast-growing markets of sub-Saharan Africa. According to news reports following the...
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