Djibouti parliament approves cancer centre loan
Djibouti's parliament has adopted nine legislative texts, including a loan for a new cancer treatment centre.
Djibouti's parliament convened for its second ordinary session, with President Dileita Mohamed Dileita opening the plenary meeting attended by Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed and government ministers. Lawmakers welcomed the new Minister of Defence, Aden Ali Mahamade, who was present for the first time since his appointment. The assembly's agenda included a reform of the associations' regime, the ratification of a loan agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), and the amended finance law for 2026.
The parliament also approved the financial statements for seven public institutions, covering 2024 for the ADR, SIAF, and Electricité de Djibouti (EDD), and 2025 for ADDS, AID, ARULOS, and the Diwan of Wakf Properties. Deputies questioned the executive on the new framework for associations and the conditions of the IDB financing. Ministers responded to all inquiries regarding these matters and the management of public entities' accounts.
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed highlighted the future oncology centre, intended to improve early cancer detection and treatment locally, thereby reducing costly overseas medical evacuations. He acknowledged the crucial role of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) as a partner in this health initiative. Discussions also covered energy production, hydrocarbons, and renewable energy development, with an update on the improved financial standing of SIAF and Electricité de Djibouti.
Why it mattersThe approved loan will fund a new cancer centre, aiming to improve local treatment and reduce expensive overseas evacuations.