On September 22, 2026, Djibouti's President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh presided over the 10th session of the Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the executive members reviewed and approved several texts. The Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI) has released a communiqué detailing the outcomes of the meeting. The Council examined and approved various projects across different ministries, focusing on financial accounts, investments, and institutional adjustments.
The Minister of Muslim Affairs and Waqfs presented a draft law approving the financial accounts of the Diwan des Biens Waqfs for the 2025 fiscal year. The accounts revealed 706.6 million FDJ in revenue and 687.7 million FDJ in expenses, resulting in a net surplus of 18.9 million FDJ. This represents a decrease of 33.2 million FDJ compared to the 2024 surplus of 52.2 million FDJ. The Diwan's revenue primarily came from cemetery redevances and rental income.
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources presented a draft law approving the financial accounts of the Société Internationale des Hydrocarbures de Djibouti (SIHD) for 2025. The SIHD reported 37.17 billion FDJ in revenue and 36.76 billion FDJ in expenses, yielding a profit of 412 million FDJ. Despite a challenging environment due to volatile oil prices, the company saw a 57% increase in investments, primarily in its new headquarters and strategic projects.
The Minister of Urbanism and Housing presented a draft law approving the financial accounts of the Société Immobilière d'Aménagement Foncier (SIAF) for 2025. SIAF reported 3.41 billion FDJ in revenue and 3.42 billion FDJ in expenses, resulting in a net loss of 8.9 million FDJ. This marks a significant decline from the 2024 profit of 82.8 million FDJ. The company's revenue growth was driven by increased land sales in the Nagad 100 Ha project.
The Minister of Communication, Posts, and Telecommunications presented a draft law approving the financial accounts of the Imprimerie Nationale de Djibouti (IND) for 2025. The IND reported 392 million FDJ in revenue and 449.4 million FDJ in expenses, resulting in a loss of 57.4 million FDJ. The company's revenue declined by 17.4 million FDJ compared to 2024, primarily due to decreased operational revenue.
The Council also examined a draft law modifying the law governing the Office Djiboutien de Développement de l'Energie Géothermique (ODDEG). The proposed changes aim to clarify the institutional affiliation of the ODDEG under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, ensuring coherence with the current energy sector organization.
The approved projects and modifications reflect the government's efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and strategic development in various sectors. These initiatives are expected to contribute to Djibouti's economic growth and sustainable development. Key projects were discussed and approved across different ministries.
Key points
- President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh chaired the 10th Council of Ministers meeting.
- Several key projects were approved, focusing on financial accounts and institutional adjustments.
- The Council's decisions aim to enhance transparency and strategic development in various sectors.
