News
19 January 2024
What You Need to Know About the Situation Between Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland Right Now
At the heart of the feud is Ethiopia seeking port access in Somaliland, the breakaway region from Somalia hoping for sovereignty.
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Film + TV
10 May 2022
10 Great Films to Check Out at the 2022 New York African Film Festival
While this isn’t an exhaustive list of the films screening, here’s a lineup of interesting African titles showing at this year’s New York African Film Festival.
News
13 October 2021
GAME OF THORNS
Winter is coming to the Horn of Africa. The conflict in Northern Ethiopia is having ripple effects throughout the region. The map of the Horn may be changed irrevocably. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. Here is a quick way to understand the politics.
Music
19 May 2020
Groupe RTD: The Dancing Devils of Djibouti
Ostinato Records presents what they call "the first ever international album to emerge from Djibouti" from Groupe RTD,one of East Africa's best kept secrets.
Film + TV
03 April 2020
'Dhalinyaro' Is the Female Coming-of-Age Story Bringing Djibouti's Film Industry to Life
The must-watch film, from Lula Ali Ismaïl, paints a novel picture of Djibouti's capital city through the story of three friends.
News
30 January 2019
The Death Toll has Risen for the Migrant Boats Which Sank in Djibouti
It has been reported that the death toll has now risen to 28 people.
Music
22 January 2019
Meet Shay Lia, the French-East African Singer Writing Hits With Kaytranada
We talk to the Montreal-based singer about her youth in Djibouti, upcoming EP plans and much more.
Controversial
08 November 2017
For the Love of Khat
What you need to know about khat—East Africa's favorite drug.
News
08 February 2017
Chinese Open New Railway from Djibouti to Ethiopia
The first electric transnational railway in Africa is now running from Djibouti City To Addis Ababa with backing from China.
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