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Applied AI in Djibouti

The record holds 8 entries from Djibouti, across 4 industries, led by Government & Public Sector, then Transport & Logistics. Last updated 29 Oct 2026.

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Government & Public Sector

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RegulationGovernment & Public SectorDjibouti4 Sep 2026

Djibouti presents its first national AI strategy for 2026–2030

Government of Djibouti — Officials outlined directions for the first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (SNIA) for 2026–2030, the core of Djibouti AI policy. Six pillars shape it: governing data and AI, cybersecurity, skills, research, innovation and inclusion. Only a sketch of this AI roadmap is public.

RegulationGovernment & Public SectorDjibouti3 Sep 2026

Stratégie nationale d'intelligence artificielle (SNIA) 2026-2030

Ministère délégué chargé de l'Économie numérique et de l'Innovation (MDENI) — The Ministry Delegate for Digital Economy and Innovation (MDENI) unveiled the first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (SNIA) 2026-2030, which sets the direction of Djibouti AI policy, on day two of the first National AI Forum, with UNESCO and ESCWA backing. The national AI policy roadmap prioritises inclusion, innovation, research, training, cybersecurity and governance.

DeploymentGovernment & Public SectorDjibouti17 Jul 2026

Djibouti's weather agency receives an upgraded AI alert system

Djibouti National Meteorological Agency — Djibouti's National Meteorological Agency received MAZU-Djibouti 2.0, an upgraded AI weather alert system, on 17 July 2026. AI-driven forecasts merge satellite and surface data three days out at 3 km resolution (was 9 km), update six-hourly and offer one-click warnings. It backs December 2025's urban multi-hazard early-warning network.

Weather forecasterwearetech.africa
Evidence of adoptionGovernment & Public SectorDjibouti25 Jan 2026

Djibouti trains 42 education inspectors in generative AI

Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training — Djibouti's Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and InnoVAI Djibouti certified 42 inspectors and pedagogical advisors in AI for education across seven workshops, October 2025 to January 2026. Output included sample lesson plans using generative AI tools, automated grading rubrics and a draft ethics charter for ministry-wide use. A CREFA/OIF centre ceremony marked completion.

Transport & Logistics

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DeploymentTransport & LogisticsDjibouti2 Sep 2026

Djibouti's ports authority unveils AI that predicts container pick-ups

Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority — Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority has revealed DPCS Foresight, an AI port logistics tool that reads supply-chain records, history and operational performance to forecast when importers will fetch containers. Yards park imminent departures nearest the gate, burying slower boxes, so container pick-up prediction trims re-handling and dwell times. The reveal came at Djibouti's debut national artificial intelligence forum.

Container terminal operatordawan.africa
DeploymentTransport & LogisticsDjibouti13 Jan 2025

DPCR launches CorridorVision AI to monitor roads using AI

Djibouti Ports Corridor Road SA (DPCR SA) — Cracks and potholes on Djibouti's highway corridor now get flagged automatically under Djibouti Ports Corridor Road SA's (DPCR SA) new AI road monitoring system, built on the RapidCanvas AI platform for automated road condition detection. Instead of waiting for scheduled inspections, crews receive live alerts, which speeds up repair scheduling and helps DPCR SA target maintenance spending where it matters most. The operator links the deployment to safer travel between Djibouti and Ethiopia, part of a broader push under Vision 2035 to position the country as a regional logistics hub.

Road maintenance engineerprnewswire.com

Education & Training

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RegulationEducation & TrainingDjibouti14 Apr 2026

Djibouti creates a national Master's degree in AI and data modelling

Government of Djibouti — The University of Djibouti gains a national Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Modelling, regulated by President Ismail Omar Guelleh's Decree 2026-092/PR/MENSUR. The two-year AI higher education programme, worth 120 ECTS credits, spans deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing and postgraduate AI study for health, banking and port logistics.

Media, Telecom & Entertainment

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Evidence of adoptionMedia, Telecom & EntertainmentDjibouti18 Sep 2026

Djibouti Telecom certifies 35 of its engineers in AI

Djibouti Telecom — Djibouti Telecom has certified 35 engineers after AI training, with Communications, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem presenting the certificates. Helem expects the upskilling to bring better networks, tighter cybersecurity and broader data analysis.

Latest on the record
  • Evidence of adoptionDjibouti Telecom certifies 35 of its engineers in AIMedia, Telecom & Entertainment18 Sep 2026dawan.africa
  • RegulationDjibouti presents its first national AI strategy for 2026–2030Government & Public Sector4 Sep 2026wearetech.africa
  • DeploymentDjibouti's ports authority unveils AI that predicts container pick-upsTransport & Logistics2 Sep 2026dawan.africa
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