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    djibouti Stories

    People load up a cargo ship in the Port of Berbera in Somaliland on December 5, 2015. The main exports from Somaliland are livestocks to the Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Qatar.
    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.

    The Gravedigger’s Wife scene
    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.

    GAME OF THORNS
    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.

    Groupe RTD: The Dancing Devils of Djibouti
    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.

    'Dhalinyaro' Is the Female Coming-of-Age Story Bringing Djibouti's Film Industry to Life
    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.

    The Death Toll has Risen for the Migrant Boats Which Sank in Djibouti
    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.

    Meet Shay Lia, the French-East African Singer Writing Hits With Kaytranada
    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.

    For the Love of Khat
    Controversial
    08 November 2017

    For the Love of Khat

    What you need to know about khat—East Africa's favorite drug.

    Chinese Open New Railway from Djibouti to Ethiopia
    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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