London Court Confirms Djibouti Acted Illegally In Seizing DP World-Built Terminal

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has issued its final ruling in the case between DP World and Djibouti’s government-owned Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA). The Tribunal confirmed that Djibouti’s 2018 seizure of the Doraleh Container...

Private sector cooperation strengthened to boost trade along Djibouti-Ethiopia Corridor

By our staff reporter A significant step has been taken to enhance trade facilitation and logistical efficiency on the vital Djibouti-Ethiopia corridor, with the launch of a regional initiative announced at the second Djibouti-Ethiopia...

London Tribunal Rules Djibouti’s Seizure of Port Unlawful

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has issued its final ruling in a long-running dispute between global port operator DP World and Djibouti’s state-owned Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA), confirming that Djibouti’s 2018 seizure of the...

WCO assists Djibouti Customs with origin competency development

Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin (RoO) Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO held a national training workshop on rules of origin for Djibouti Customs. The workshop was held from 22 to...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...

Quinn Emanuel, Willkie Farr Clash in $1B DP World Ports Dispute as Djibouti Claims Victory

Quinn Emmanuel Urquhart & Sullivan client DP World has lost a $1 billion arbitral claim at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)—a major part of DP World’s long-running dispute with Djibouti’s largest port operator, represented by...

Djibouti dispatch more troops to Somalia in Al-shabaab war

Somali opposition leaders announce new coalition to guide political transition NAIROBI, Kenya — A group of prominent Somali political leaders announced Thursday the formation of a new coalition, the “Somalia Future Council,” aimed at unifying...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions

The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

London court rules Djibouti illegally seized DP World port, $1 billion dispute drags on

The long-running legal battle between global port operator DP World and the government of Djibouti has taken a fresh turn after the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) confirmed that Djibouti acted illegally in seizing the Doraleh...

Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of Qatar discuss ties

Djibouti: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Djibouti H E Abdoulkader Houssein Omar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Djibouti H E Rashid bin Shafeea...

DP World claims new victory in port battle with Djibouti government

DP World has rejected claims by the Djibouti government that the latest ruling in the case of the concession agreement for the country’s Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) has “ended the dispute”.On Monday, the London Court of International...

London tribunal confirms Djibouti acted illegally in DP World terminal seizure

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ruled that Djibouti’s 2018 seizure of the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) from DP World was unlawful, confirming the validity of the Dubai operator’s 50-year concession agreement. The...

2 Pinoy sailors injured in ship blast off Djibouti

AT LEAST two Filipino crewmen were reported injured in an explosion aboard their international cargo vessel bearing a Dutch flag believed triggered by an attack by suspected Houthi rebels at the Gulf of Aden. The Department of Migrant Workers...

Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet

Homepage > News > Business > Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet Amid the push for digital payments in North Africa, fintech service provider Network International has signed a strategic partnership with Libya’s National...

Calling Uncle Sam: Disrupting the Houthi-al Shabaab alliance

Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen Two of the world’s most dangerous insurgent groups—Yemen’s Houthis and Somalia’s al-Shabaab—are now working together across the Gulf of Aden. Their operational alliance is already stretching U.S. forces thin...

Mauritius Leads, Zimbabwe Trails in Africa’s 2025 Economic Freedom Ranking

Mauritius remains Africa’s most “economically free” country, according to the “Economic Freedom of the World 2025” report released on September 25, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The report assesses the state of economic...

Minister Of Planning, Economic Development And International Cooperation Meets With World Bank Group Managing Director And Chief Financial Officer (CFO) To Discuss Strengthening Cooperation And Development Partnership

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAIRO, Egypt, September 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, received Ms. Anshula Kant, Managing Director and Chief...

Albayrak’s Transformative Role in Modernizing Mogadishu Port and Bolstering Somalia’s Economic Revival

In the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a critical lifeline to global trade thrives under the stewardship of Turkish conglomerate Albayrak. Mogadishu Port, the country’s principal gateway for goods, has undergone a remarkable transformation...

Djibouti presidential spokesman resigns over democratic 'regression'

Djibouti President's Spokesperson Alexis Mohamed. [Courtesy] A key spokesman for Djibouti's long-ruling president has resigned, denouncing the country's democratic regression and "nepotistic practices", according to a statement seen by AFP on...

Djibouti engages Visa, Tech5 for national digital wallet rollout

The Djiboutian government has taken a major step towards enhancing digital inclusion with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S. payments giant Visa for the development of national digital wallet. The Dibouti government authorities signed...