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We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.

• Updated: 3 November 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The British Embassy in Djibouti maintains and develops relations between the UK and Djibouti.

• Updated: 7 November 2025

The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world's largest free trade area initiative.

• Updated: 29 March 2022

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Mr Vinay Talwar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti.

• Updated: 24 January 2023

First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

UK Minister for Development announced the new funding to support non-lethal support for Somali forces and AU-led security efforts.

• Updated: 29 September 2025

The UK Armed Forces are working with allies to deliver joint exercises with African partners to protect our people, prosperity and shared values.

• Updated: 20 February 2025

Ms Susanna Moorehead will succeed to Mr Gregory Dorey CVO as Her Majesty’s Ambassador Ethiopia and Djibouti

• Updated: 17 November 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Ms Jo McPhail has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti.

• Updated: 30 July 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity with the Middle East and North Africa region.

• Updated: 17 July 2023

First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

The Conflict, Security and Stabilisation Fund (CSSF), East Africa: Call for Proposals

• Updated: 14 July 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government