Djibouti Cabinet Holds 14th Session

The cabinet session was held under the chairmanship of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, who also serves as the Head of Government. At the beginning of the session, the President congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Defense on his recent appointment, expressing his support and encouragement as he assumes his new responsibilities. The Minister of Defense, in turn, expressed his gratitude to the President for the trust placed in him, pledging to discharge his duties with dedication and discipline.

The cabinet also observed a moment of remembrance for the late Hassan Omar Bourhan, former Minister of Defense, praising his commitment and notable services to the nation. On this occasion, the cabinet renewed its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of the deceased, following the recitation of the Fatiha.

The cabinet then approved several texts, including a draft law related to the approval of the 2025 financial accounts of the Djibouti Guarantee Fund. The fund's financial accounts for 2025 showed revenues of 74,213,831 Djibouti francs, against expenses of 58,185,552 Djibouti francs, resulting in a positive outcome of 16,028,279 Djibouti francs.

The cabinet also approved a draft law related to the approval of the 2025 financial accounts of the Research, Information, and Educational Production Center. The center's financial accounts for 2025 showed revenues of approximately 730,705,613 Djibouti francs, and expenses of 673,844,068 Djibouti francs, achieving a net profit of 56,861,545 Djibouti francs.

Furthermore, the cabinet approved a draft law related to the approval of the 2025 financial accounts of the Higher Institute of Health Sciences. The institute's financial accounts for 2025 showed revenues of 351,031,032 Djibouti francs, against expenses of 342,107,490 Djibouti francs, achieving a surplus of 8,923,542 Djibouti francs.

Additionally, the cabinet approved a draft law related to the approval of the 2025 financial accounts of the Center for Studies and Research. The center's financial accounts for 2025 showed revenues of 988,055,920 Djibouti francs, against expenses of 997,665,558 Djibouti francs.

Key decisions were made regarding the country's financial and educational sectors, reflecting the government's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage the nation's development. These meetings demonstrate the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in managing public funds and resources.

Key points

• The cabinet approved several financial accounts for various institutions, including the Djibouti Guarantee Fund, Research, Information, and Educational Production Center, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, and Center for Studies and Research.