Djibouti Economic Task Force Engages Private Sector Over Regional Supply Chain Pressures

Djibouti, April 12, 2026 - The National Task Force on the economy met on Sunday with private sector representatives to assess the impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East on Djibouti’s trade flows and supply chains. Chaired by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, the meeting brought together government officials and business leaders, including the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh. According to officials, discussions focused on disruptions to supply chains, delays in deliveries, and rising logistics costs linked to instability in a key global trade corridor used for energy and essential goods transport. Business leaders were invited to present their assessment of the situation and its concrete effects on commercial activity and pricing within the domestic market. The Minister of Economy and Finance reassured participants that national stocks of essential goods remain sufficient for several months, adding that hydrocarbon reserves are secured through June. He also praised wholesale operators for what he described as their contribution to maintaining relative price stability under difficult conditions. However, he strongly criticized certain retail practices, warning against opportunistic price increases. “This is unacceptable,” he said, adding that authorities would take strict measures to prevent speculation. The meeting forms part of the ongoing work of the National Task Force, a framework designed to maintain continuous dialogue between the state and economic actors in order to manage external shocks and reinforce national economic resilience. Social and Health