On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Mayor of Djibouti, Said Daoud Mohamed, inaugurated the expanded headquarters of the Balbala municipality. The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Economy and Finance, Elias Moussa Doualeh, and the Minister of Higher Education and Research, Nabil Mohamed Ahmed. The Moroccan ambassador to Djibouti, Mohamed Medghari, also attended the ceremony.
The project was made possible through decentralized cooperation between Djibouti and Rabat, as outlined in a friendship and cooperation agreement signed between the two cities. The agreement included the expansion and modernization of the municipal building. The project's foundation stone was laid in 2024 by the then-President of the Rabat City Council, Fatima Ezzahra El Moudni.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Minister of Economy and Finance emphasized the importance of decentralized cooperation in supporting local development and enhancing municipal capacities. He noted that the project aligns with efforts to promote good governance and bring administration closer to citizens. The Mayor of Djibouti expressed his gratitude to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan government for their support.
The Moroccan ambassador to Djibouti highlighted the strong brotherly relations and ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He expressed his hope for future initiatives and projects that would further expand cooperation and exchange of expertise in local development. The new expansion is expected to improve working conditions for municipal services and enhance the city's ability to provide public services.
The expanded municipal building will provide better facilities for the local community, including improved spaces for citizen services and enhanced capacity for local administration. The building will also host activities for neighborhood councils and local associations. This development marks a significant milestone in the decentralized cooperation between Djibouti and Rabat.
The inauguration of the expanded municipal building demonstrates the translation of partnership agreements into tangible projects that support local development and improve the quality of services provided to residents. The project reflects the strong partnership between the two cities and their commitment to cooperation. The event was attended by several officials and local dignitaries.
The new facilities will enable the municipality to improve its services and better respond to the needs of the local community. The project is a testament to the fruitful cooperation between Djibouti and Morocco, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the daily lives of residents in Balbala.
Key points
- The new municipal building was made possible through decentralized cooperation between Djibouti and Rabat.
- The project aims to improve working conditions for municipal services and enhance the city's ability to provide public services.
- The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the decentralized cooperation between Djibouti and Rabat.
