The country strives to achieve universal access to electricity by 2035 as part of its national energy and development vision
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 16, 2025/APO Group/ --
Yonis Ali Guedi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Djibouti, will speak at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the conference unites global financiers and project developers with African governments and state-owned corporations, fostering collaboration and dealmaking in line with the respective energy goals of African nations.

Djibouti Pursues Vision 2035 as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
Djibouti, serving as a gateway to international markets for several landlocked countries in East and Central Africa, is affirming its position as a trade corridor while scaling-up its own energy development. Under its Vision 2035 – a long-term strategic vision for the economy – the country aims to leverage is geostrategic position to support global and African trade. The country will achieve this by fostering regional integration and globalization with a view to creating a single Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Somalia and Eritrea trade network. AEW: Invest in African Energies – as the largest event of its kind on the continent – supports this goal by uniting continental actors under one roof.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
Beyond trade, Vision 2035 outlines a goal to produce 100% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy resources by 2035. At present, the country relies heavily on power imports, with interconnections with neighboring Ethiopia providing a crucial source of power to sustain the economy. Approximately 70% of Djibouti’s power is imported from Ethiopia, one of the biggest renewable energy producers in Africa. To enhance imports even further, the two countries are developing the Ethiopia-Djibouti Interconnection Project II – the second phase of the existing interconnection project which has been operating for ten years. The second phase will increase imports by 30%, reducing fossil fuel reliance in Djibouti.
In addition to imports, Djibouti is developing its own renewable energy projects. The country inaugurated its first wind farm in 2023: the 60 MW Red Sea Power facility. The project comprises a 220 MVA substation and 5 km of overhead transmission lines, connecting the facility with the Electricite de Djibouti substation. The country also signed an agreement with renewable energy firm AMEA Power in 2023 to develop a 25 MW solar photovoltaic project in the Grand Bara area near the capital city Djibouti. A 25-year power purchase agreement is in place with the government, with the project being developed under a Build-Own Operate and Transfer model. Following completion, the project will be the first solar independent power project in the country. The project is currently in the planning stage.
Stepping into this picture, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 offers a unique opportunity for the country to showcase its energy opportunities while connecting with global investors. The event is the premier platform for the African energy sector and takes place under a mandate of making energy poverty history by 2030. This aligns closely with the goals of Djibouti and Minister Guedi’s participation further underscores the commitment by the country to securing investment and driving energy development.
“Djibouti is taking advantage of its strategic location at the horn of Africa to strengthen Africa-global trade and exports. While the country does not have any domestic oil and gas resources as of yet, Djibouti is leveraging its renewable energy resources to improve electricity capacity and drive impactful economic growth. By participating at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Minister Guedi is committing to working with regional and international partners to realize the country’s energy and trade goals,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Thank god always good to hear positive news from Somalia !
good somalis
Well done keep processing it will take a lot of effort to re-build what we destroyed..
progressing**
Some separatists will not like this news because every positive news from the south means, no one will believe that they are "the only peaceful region" anymore and no backpackers to listen to their delusional minds.
Hormuud, Telesom and Golis are all the same and are the company Dhiigshiil closed and robbed aka Al Barakat.
Al Barakat owner, was a genius and smart business man and Dhiigshiil couldnt beat him so they conspired the terrorist charges but that is now on its own door steps. What goes around comes around.
Unlike Dhiigshiil who rely on Garadag habar and few South Sudanese, Al Barakat tycoon was a smart man who still puts Somalis first regardless of clan and politics. For example in the north he gave them Telesom, in central Golis and Hormuud for the south. Majority shareholders of Telesom are northerners, Golis shareholders are mainly central and Hormuud is to give back to the south.
While Dhiigshiil simply thinks people don't see their naked war against Somalis and hate for Somalia. Until now its not clear why Somali government lets them to operate in the south? It only shows the tolerance from the southern brothers. I know when they addressing southern users they simply refer to them as "reer hamarka xuun".
Mohammed Sulaymon Barre was the mastermind that Dhiigshiil used to close down Al Barakat, which had no ties to no terrorism. God knows this and He will repay back Dhiigshiil its deeds. Don't be surprised if its closed and you loose your money.
"Barre explained that the two hawalas were competitors, and that when al-Barakat was suspended, its former customers shifted their business to Dhiigshiil."
Furthermore: 9/11 Commission cited 'No Direct Evidence That al-Barakaat Funded Terrorism' and that 'The FBI agent who led the second U.S. delegation said diligent investigation in the UAE revealed no “smoking gun” evidence— either testimonial or documentary — showing that al-Barakaat was funding AIAI or al-Qaeda." All fake propaganda generated in the Hawala offices of tribalist Dhiigshiil.
On 17th Feb 2012, all of the al-Barakaat companies were finally removed entirely from the terror list and the case of al-Barakaat was closed as it was delisted by the UN Security Council al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. The delisting included al-Barakaat Group of Companies Owner and CEO Mr. Ahmednur Jim'ale along with all of the 17 listed entities associated with al-Barakaat Group of Companies including Barakaat Bank of Somalia, al-Barakaat Exchange and Barakaat Telecommunications Company
I congratulate Hormuud and Jimaale, who is Duduble btw and many of my friends are indeed.
@ kayse
I am pure mogdishu person, Hormuud is still under the watchful eye of IC for many reasons. one thing is for sure Hormuud will only have small % communication sector other semi-autonumous states accept Haw!ye control areas. so, don't sell hormuud to other somali community.
This is a Al-Qaida Company funded on the proceeds of the $dollars made from the deforestation of Kismanyo and the Jubba valley.
It won't be long before it gets shut down!
Who would believe Kayse the liar ..now he's saying that the US Govt of 9/11 were influenced by
dahabshiil remittance tycoon business reputed company whose business is globalwide.
Sahra mj tata and ayanle dhulos keep clapping for the bs of Kayse dissident looma ooyaan.
Cheers.
I am "Ayanle Dhulos" and i endorse every message from Kayse or Sahra ! Please believe that !
lool horta bro ma tahay ayanle dhulos-kii paltalka ku dhuusi jiray marku hawiye=ho magahayo?
Cheers
I have a job sir i can't afford to do paltalk on top of somalilandpress !
paltalk it look like you've never work day in your life haa and what is it with this obsession you have men's behind farting thing come to think of I don't want to touch it goodness gracious this beyond weird!!!
@Mohammad Cheers
What I said before was rude and disrespectful please discard it….!!!!!!!!!! This comment was below the belt. Accept My apology.
Who should we believe sheep like you who would do listen to anything. There is a term for people like that, they are called gullible or a man like Kayse who doesn't sugar coat the fact of reality. Kayse is a man who says what he believes and believes what he says without hesitation. Furthermore He analyzed the situation deeply and realized there really is no hope and after all that wasn't easy for him those are his people and this is where he comes from. Lets use common sense which side would be more believable. I would leave that you to ponder.
Ciao
loool Ciao you have the styles of Yusuf aka Abraham…am I off track again and in for another
big bang?
Cheers.
This article has big Question mark written all over it.
Folks, What happened to the Djibouti-Somaliland Somcable affairs? What's the latest progress
reports?
Cheers.
Folks, happy new year.
Cheers.
Cadnan, Tribalism is something that is not going anywhere in our history, but speculate the tribes of other readers on this side is rubbish. The reason why everone is skeptical of Hargeysa is of their so called state and policy on Ishaaq and Daarod…acording to them we are primitive compared to them. Mogadishu and Bossaso are just as beautiful and I am Darood. So in conclusion remember stop teasing Daarod and Ishaaq , just because they are working hard while the hawiye only have Hormuud and Lido beach.
Looool idoooors are mad..
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