Country Report: Djibouti

Djibouti is making the most of its strategic position on the Red Sea in its bid to become a regional linchpin. But as the country prepares to host the Djibouti Forum, it also has ambitions to boost its renewable energy, telecoms and financial sectors by attracting a new wave of capital from investors. Our special report explores how the the small country intends to achieve its giant ambition.

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In the May issue of African Business, out now, we look at the big funding squeeze impacting African startups. African startups attracted an estimated $2.8bn in new investments across 750 reported deals in 2024 – a 28% decline in the value of deals year-on-year and a 19% decline in the number of transactions. We ask investors what startups need to do to stand out from the crowd and thrive in the tough environment.