Djibouti: History

French colony of Somliland is established in the region.

Djibouti becomes the capital of French Somaliland.

Ethiopia acquires parts of Djibouti after signing a treaty with France.

Djibouti becomes an overseas territory within the French Union with its own legislature and representation in the French parliament.

French Somaliland is renamed the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas.

The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas becomes independent as Djibouti.

IMF approves $14 million loan to boost Djibouti's drought-hit finances.

Djibouti goes through its fourth consecutive year of drought.

China's first overseas military base is opened in Djibouti.