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Djibouti became an overseas territory within French Union; it had its own legislature and representation within the French Parliament.
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Hassan Gouled Aptidon installs the style of government and proceeds to serve as president until 1999.
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The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas formed Djibouti in 1977
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The election result concludes Ismali Omar Guelleh as Djibouti's President and his fourth term started in 2016.
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The government and the radical faction of FRUD sign a peace agreement finally putting an end to the civil war
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This war ended with a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Somali Issa-dominated government.
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A UN report says several countries, including Djibouti, have flouted a 1992 arms embargo on Somalia by supplying the rival Islamist administration in Mogadishu. Djibouti denies the allegation
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Horn of Africa hit by worst drought in 60 years.
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Several people killed in clash with police in capital. Opposition accuses authorities of arresting supporters.
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Djibouti says Saudi Arabia is to set up a military base in the country.
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On July 11, 2017, the People's Liberation Army Navy dispatched ships from South Sea Fleet Zhanjiang to the base, ceremonially opening it. The base was formally opened on August 1, 2017.
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China set an overseas military base in July, 2017, and China promises to provide Djibouti economic aid.
