Bfirst Network published on 25 January 2016 a commentary titled "China to Open Indian Ocean 'Base'." It discusses China's upcoming military facility in Djibouti.
The Somaliland Informer published on 25 January 2016 an article titled "DPFZA Signs Milestone Agreement to Make Djibouti Key Entry Point to Africa on China's New Silk Road" by Mustafe A. Jirde. The article describes a joint venture project with a Chinese firm for a free trade zone in Djibouti.