2008-08-19
Rivals Sign Peace Deal in Djibouti
Somalia's interim government and some opposition figures signed a peace deal on Monday that called for the rapid deployment of a robust United Nations force.2008-08-19
Government Suspends Port Tariff Increase
The government of Djibouti has suspended planned tariff increases on port services, a day before it was due to come into effect on August 15, 2008. 2008-08-18
Second Round of Peace Talks Open in Djibouti
UN-backed talks have opened in Djibouti on saturday in a bid to end the civil conflict that has raged in Somalia for nearly two decades. 2008-08-14
Access to Food Halved
Access to food in Djibouti has been cut by more than 50 percent because of reduced availability and rising prices, according to a humanitarian official. 2008-08-08
UN Appeals for Assistance for Drought-Stricken Country
The United Nations and Djibouti's Government have launched an appeal for nearly $32 million to help the Horn of Africa nation, which is reeling from years of drought and insufficient rain, along with surging fuel and food prices. |
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