Djibouti: Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti Advises Voluntary Return of Nationals Before Migrant Crackdown Deadline

Djibouti tells illegal immigrants to leave or face deportation

Djibouti said Wednesday it would soon begin deporting "illegally present" foreigners, calling on them to leave the migration hub before the end of April. Many foreigners come to the Horn of Africa country to attempt the perilous journey across the Red Sea to wealthy Gulf countries in unseaworthy and overcrowded boats. In 2024, at least 558 people died while attempting the crossing, according to the United Nations. Alexis Mohamed, advisor to Pres…

Djibouti: Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti Advises Voluntary Return of Nationals Before Migrant Crackdown Deadline

Addis Abeba -- IOM regularly helps Ethiopian undocumented migrants in Djibouti to voluntarily return home. Picture: IOM/2019

Djibouti, Egypt Leaders Discuss Red Sea Security

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Staff writer Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi paid a visit to Djibouti on Wednesday, where he held comprehensive discussions with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh aimed at boosting bilateral relations and enhancing coordination on regional developments in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. The two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across multiple […] The post Djibouti, Egypt Leaders Discu…

Djibouti Set To Eject Illegal Migrants

Djibouti is taking a tough line on “illegally present” foreigners, setting a deadline of the end of April 2025 for them to depart from the country. The policy, announced on Wednesday, April 23rd, leaves illegal migrants with a week to make arrangements or face forcible removal.Located in the Horn of Africa, the state is often used by people attempting to cross the Red Sea in order to work in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) petrodollar economies. …

Djibouti moves to expel migrants staying in the country illegally

Djibouti has announced it will begin deporting foreigners residing in the country “illegally” and urged them to leave before the end of April.  The Horn of Africa nation serves as a migration hub for individuals attempting the dangerous Red Sea crossing to reach wealthier Gulf countries.  Tragically, at least 558 people died making this perilous journey in 2024, according to the UN.    Alexis Mohamed, an advisor to Djibouti’s president, stated t…