Two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green with a white isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a red five-pointed star in the center. Blue stands for sea and sky and the Issa Somali people. Green symbolizes earth and the Afar people. White represents peace. The red star recalls the struggle for independence and stands for unity.

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

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Camels have been used for transporting goods across deserts for thousands of years. Camels are the only desert animals that can carry heavy loads of goods and travel for a long period of time without food or water.

Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Government

According to Britannica, Djibouti did not adopt a constitution until 1992, 15 years after having achieved independence. Prior to that the country was governed by nine constitutional articles that had been adopted in 1981. Under the constitution the president, who serves as head of state and head of government, is elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years, without any limitation on the number of terms served. The president nominates and is assisted by a prime minister. The National Assembly is the legislative arm of the government and comprises 65 members who are presided over by the prime minister. Assembly members are elected by universal suffrage for a period of five years. A constitutional amendment in 2010 provided for the creation of a Senate, although one was not immediately established.

The country is divided into six administrative units: five régions (Ali Sabieh, Arta, Dikhil, Tadjourah, and Obock) and Djibouti city.

The judiciary is divided into three separate court systems. A customary court system maintains a trial level in Djibouti city and each region, as well as an appellate level in Djibouti city. These courts are responsible only for civil matters. A second court system, based on Sharīʿah, deals with family matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the Islamic faith. Although presided over by a kadi (a Muslim judge), this system is similar to the customary court system in that it includes both trial and appellate levels. The third court system is Western in origin, heavily patterned after the French judicial system. The Supreme Court constitutes the top court of appeals for this system. Its jurisdiction includes appeals from both the customary and Sharīʿah court systems.

Civil / National Aviation Authority (CAA/NAA)

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), created in accordance with Law No. 108/AN/10/6th L of January 10, 2011, is a public administrative establishment, attached to the Ministry of Equipment and Transport in the Republic of Djibouti. It is responsible for the implementation of the national aeronautical policy, in particular the regulation and supervision of civil aviation, in terms of safety, security, environmental protection and economy. Its objective is to ensure the safe, orderly and efficient development of civil aviation in the Republic of Djibouti.

Airspace

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ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G. Djibouti AIP

Drone Regulations

Aviation Law

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies

None found by the author.

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News

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