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Djibouti Gains Territory
Djibouti became an overseas territory within French Union; it had its own legislature and representation within the French Parliament. -
Djibouti installs an authoritarian one-party state
Hassan Gouled Aptidon installs the style of government and proceeds to serve as president until 1999. -
Djibouti Is Founded
The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas formed Djibouti in 1977 -
Djibouti's first multiparty presidential election
The election result concludes Ismali Omar Guelleh as Djibouti's President and his fourth term started in 2016. -
Djibouti Receives Peace
The government and the radical faction of FRUD sign a peace agreement finally putting an end to the civil war -
End of Djiboutian Civil War
This war ended with a peace accord between Afar rebels and the Somali Issa-dominated government. -
Flood Impacts Djibouti
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 -
Major Drought Impacts Djibouti
Horn of Africa hit by worst drought in 60 years. -
Clash in the Capital
Several people killed in clash with police in capital. Opposition accuses authorities of arresting supporters. -
Military Bases
Djibouti says Saudi Arabia is to set up a military base in the country. -
China Sends Troops To Military Base In Djibouti
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. -
China Grants Economic Aid to Djibouti
China set an overseas military base in July, 2017, and China promises to provide Djibouti economic aid.
