Security - 4 April 2026
Djibouti targets over $50 million in mining investment to support economic
Djibouti, April 4, 2026 - March 2026 - The government has announced plans to mobilize more than $50 million for the development of its mining sector as part of the Djibouti Vision 2035 strategy.
Officials say the initiative aims to reduce the country’s reliance on ports and military-related revenues by expanding into natural resource development and broader economic diversification.
The plan is expected to attract investment into exploration and extraction projects, positioning mining as a new pillar of long-term national growth.
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