The Ground Narrative, an independent digital media platform, posted on 22 October 2026 an article titled "When Ports Meet Power: What China's Deal Means for Djiboutian People."
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Djibouti's Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar in Beijing where they pledged to expand cooperation on trade, infrastructure, and security. China established a military base in Djibouti in 2017. The article underscores Djibouti's significant debt owed to China.
