On October 19, Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, assisted in the rescue operation of the survivors from the Cameroon-flagged vessel MV Falcon.
The MV Falcon was sailing approximately 113 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Aden, Yemen, en route to Djibouti, when an onboard explosion caused a fire and left the vessel adrift. The ship was carrying 26 crew members: 1 Ukrainian and 25 Indians.
On Wednesday, October 15th, the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY) started maintenance operations on the MV/Africa Sun at 9:30 a.m.
The repair and maintenance works include:
- Hull and underwater inspections
- Electrical and automation systems
- Structural and deck repairs
- Tank and piping systems
- Safety and regulatory compliance
The Republic of Djibouti has been awarded the Bronze Trophy in the category “Development of the Osaka 2025 World Expo Theme,” ranking 3rd among more than 80 participating countries.
This prestigious distinction represents a major international recognition for Djibouti, which successfully showcased — through its pavilion — the richness of its culture, its commitment to a sustainable future, and its inspiring interpretation of the Expo’s global theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” articulated by Djibouti under the sub-theme “Connecting Lives.”
The World Bank projects a renewed wave of economic momentum across the Arab world in 2025, with two unexpected champions topping the list: Libya and Djibouti. According to its latest forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Djibouti ranks second, just behind Libya, surpassing Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria.
The new economic hierarchy revealed by these estimates highlights divergent growth trajectories. Libya is fully benefiting from the recovery of its oil production, with expected growth of 13.3%, an unprecedented surge in the region.
The Chairman attended the Opening Ceremony of the World Ports Conference, organized by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). The Chairman took part as a panelist, contributing to discussions on the current state and future outlook of global trade, particularly in the context of the ongoing Red Sea crisis.