Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt launches construction of solar power plant in Djibouti
Egypt and Djibouti marked a new milestone in their growing partnership with a groundbreaking ceremony for a solar power plant in Omar Kajaa village, Arta region, Djibouti.
The project, a collaboration between Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the Djiboutian Ministry of Energy, is funded by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and implemented by the Arab Organization for Industrialization.
The initiative follows President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s recent visit to Djibouti and reflects the strong, brotherly relations between the two nations.
Earlier this month, Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity led a delegation to Djibouti to discuss further cooperation in energy and electricity.
The new solar plant is the first of several potential projects, with talks underway on expanding Djibouti’s electricity grid and developing the Goubet wind power station.
This new partnership demonstrates both countries’ shared commitment to sustainable development and reliable access to clean energy.