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Public Finances: Djibouti has cut its 2026 budget by 2.22%, after revenue fell nearly 13 billion francs short of forecast in the first five months. The revised budget totals 168.48 billion francs. Elections: Regional and municipal elections have been postponed from February to April 2027 to avoid Ramadan, extending councillors’ terms until the vote. Border Enforcement: Djibouti says gendarmes detained 224 people in dawn raids and returned them to the border. Diplomacy: Djiboutian officials reaffirmed support for Cuba at the UN and discussed closer parliamentary ties with Havana’s ambassador. Economic Strategy: A new UN Economic Commission for Africa study urges Djibouti to use the AfCFTA to expand industry and diversify beyond ports and logistics.

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Nov. 1, 2026

Djibouti cuts its 2026 budget by 2.2 percent after revenue falls nearly 13 billion francs short of plan

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Owner: Elias Kifle info about owner

Mereja

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Owned By	Elias Kifle
Year Founded	2012
Website	mereja.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Owner Country	Ethiopia

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Oct. 31, 2026

Journalists from 11 Countries Attend International Media Training Programme in India

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Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa info about owner

Sri Lanka Guardian

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Owned By	Nilantha Ilangamuwa
Year Founded	2007
Website	slguardian.org
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Sri Lanka,
Owner Country	Sri Lanka

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Oct. 30, 2026

Minister meets top EIF official

Gulf Times |

Owner: Qatari Government info about owner

Gulf-Times

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Owned By	Qatari Government through Gulf Publishing & Printing Company (W.L.L)
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.gulf-times.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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Oct. 31, 2026

Pakistan beat Djibouti 4-2 to end U-15 WCup debut in style

The Nation |

Owner: Rameeza Majid Nizami info about owner

The Nation

Pro-Government

Owned By	Rameeza Majid Nizami through Nawa-i-Waqt Group
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.nation.com.pk
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Lahore
Owner Country	Pakistan

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Oct. 31, 2026

Macawisley Fighters Take Lama-Galay as Beledweyne Waits for Hirshabelle’s New Vice President

The Somali Digest |

Owner: Mohamed Mubarak info about owner

The Somali Digest

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Owned By	Mohamed Mubarak
Year Founded	2023
Website	https://thesomalidigest.com/
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Somalia, Mogadishu
Owner Country	Somalia

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Oct. 30, 2026

International cooperation minister holds talks with Norway, EBRD and Djibouti officials

Qatar Tribune |

Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani info about owner

Qatar Tribune

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani through Dar Al-watan Publishing, Printing & Distribution Co.
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.qatar-tribune.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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Oct. 30, 2026

Djibouti’s Prime Minister meets Cuban Ambassador

Prensa Latina - Cuba |

Owner: Cuban Government info about owner

Prensa Latina - Cuba

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Cuban Government
Year Founded	1959
Website	www.plenglish.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Cuba, Havana
Owner Country	Cuba

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Oct. 30, 2026

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets EIF Executive Board Chair in Geneva

The Peninsula |

Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani info about owner

The Peninsula

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani (chairman) through Dar Al Sharq
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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