On November 3, 2026, Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh presided over the 13th session of the Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the Djiboutian executive examined several draft laws for the approval of final financial accounts of various public establishments. The meeting's agenda included discussions on the financial performance of several key institutions, including the Palais du Peuple, the Ecole Nationale d'Etudes Judicaires, and the Office Djiboutien de Développement de l'Énergie Géothermique.
The Council reviewed the financial accounts of the Palais du Peuple for the 2025 exercise, which recorded products of 400.2 million FDJ and charges of 461.5 million FDJ. The products mainly comprised a state subsidy of 311.5 million FDJ and revenue from services, including room rentals, which totaled 46.6 million FDJ. Compared to the previous year, products increased, while charges rose by 103.5 million FDJ. The investments made during the 2025 exercise amounted to 8.5 million FDJ, primarily focused on software acquisition, office equipment, and transportation.
The Ecole Nationale d'Etudes Judicaires (ENEJ) also presented its financial accounts for the 2025 exercise, showing products of 52.4 million FDJ and charges of 49 million FDJ, resulting in a surplus of 3.4 million FDJ. The institution's products were primarily composed of state subsidies and other operating products. Compared to the previous year, products slightly increased, while charges decreased significantly due to reduced external purchases and charges.
The Office Djiboutien de Développement de l'Énergie Géothermique (ODDEG) reported products of 291.4 million FDJ and charges of 389.4 million FDJ for the 2025 exercise. The products decreased by 119 million FDJ compared to the previous year, mainly due to a reduction in national operating subsidies. The institution's charges also decreased, and its total assets were valued at 4.065 billion FDJ.
The Council also examined the financial accounts of the Agence Nationale de l'Emploi, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelle (ANEFIP) for the 2025 exercise. The agency recorded products of 565.2 million FDJ and charges of 618.1 million FDJ. The products mainly came from work permit and authorization fees. Compared to the previous year, products increased by 4.72%, while charges rose by 0.34%.
Additionally, the Institut National de l'Administration Publique (INAP) presented its financial accounts for the 2025 exercise, showing products of 122.4 million FDJ and charges of 113.2 million FDJ, resulting in a surplus of 9.2 million FDJ. The institution's products mainly consisted of state subsidies and external funding for training activities. The INAP continued to strengthen public administration capacities through various training programs and workshops.
The 13th Council of Ministers meeting also covered other key projects and financial approvals. These included discussions on draft laws for the approval of financial accounts of several other public establishments. The meeting demonstrated the government's commitment to monitoring and evaluating the financial performance of key institutions in Djibouti.
Key points
- President Ismail Omar Guelleh led the 13th Council of Ministers meeting to discuss several key projects and financial approvals.
- The Council reviewed and approved the financial accounts of several public establishments, including the Palais du Peuple, Ecole Nationale d'Etudes Judicaires, and Office Djiboutien de Développement de l'Énergie Géothermique.
- The meeting covered various sectors, including education, energy, employment, and public administration.
