This Tiny African Country is the World’s Military Base

[@GeographyGeek]

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[@chriss6737]

I was deployed there 2014-2015 OEF 2-16 rangers. I saw alien slugs going up to ufos. This is a base for top secret weapons and ships. They exist!

[@kboy6150]

I was in Djibouti back in 2010 and the base looks like it's expanded a lot. Great video and very accurate information.

[@utopiaOKC]

U were probably over there with my adoptive dad he was IT and went in 2010 as well.

[@Whiskeyman1776]

It has expanded a bunch.

[@StoutProper]

Because of the war against Yemen

[@NDB-Semper]

It did, was there in 2018. They have a nice pool complex, several gyms, a chow hall that rivals the Air Force, and some fancy officer accommodations. I'm from Texas but I've never experienced such oppressive heat. Black flag everyday.

[@johnmaliskey7951]

I was there in '72 .................. A super big difference but I did go sky diving with the Foreign Legion ..... Got the tee shirt and all .................😁🙂

[@davidbryden7904]

It's fascinating that Djibouti has managed to turn it's strategic geography/location from a weakness to a strength. It's going to interesting watching them navigate the next few decades 🤔

[@StoutProper]

It’ll end in disaster

[@AL-lh2ht]

@@StoutProper Considering they are doing way better then many other African Nations, especially the ones right next to them, I would say their future looks to be pretty good.

[@Derpasaurusrex1]

@@StoutProper why?

[@ls200076]

@@Derpasaurusrex1 he's jealous about it's booty

[@thornil2231]

How is being invaded my many countries a "strength?"

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

If the Djibouti play their cards right they could set their country up as a neutral shipping and financial hub for the region. Considering the country's lack of natural resources this is probably their best opportunity for prosperity. I suspect that Djibouti allowed China to build a base both for access to Chinese money and to counter American influence, helping Djibouti to avoid becoming an American puppet. Compared to the US and China, Russia have less economic clout while being more bellicose, and thus were probably seen as more trouble than they'd be worth.

[@th5603]

Well if they had learned anything, they could take a look at Korea and see which side of that divided country ended up with the short end of the stick and whom supported them in getting that short end. Being pro-west and American pays hell of a lot better in terms of literal finance and in terms of freedom and prosperity for the citizens of that country. Being Pro China and Pro Russia means you're also a puppet as you would be with the West, except there is no incentive or benefit to being aligned just suffering.

[@loothoarders6939]

Never going to happen. Since gaining independence in the 70s, this country has been ruled by a family lineage. Runs more like an oligarchy. Anywhere outside of military posts is extreme poverty.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

They're French puppet not American.

[@davidcross4384]

I don't... they are fools.

[@jeffreyprezalar220]

The

[@Viper1Zero]

I was deployed with combat rescue in Djibouti in 2016, HH-60Gs. Place sucked, hotter than absolute f*ck, but we had a great maintenance crew.

[@Viper1Zero]

@Lost Space Still active! 11 years now. Appreciate the love, man!

[@Jarandjar]

My friend is stationed there now and hates it lol.

[@Viper1Zero]

@@Jarandjar As if today I could potentially be going back soon. Africa is the new Middle East.

[@fuxiongxie]

@@Jarandjar if I running a restaurant around base.selling food Beijing duck. is that good business idea ?

[@Jarandjar]

@@fuxiongxie No, you'd be better off moving to New York and settling in China town.

[@americanoutside]

I was in Djibouti for 7 years it was still a Marine base when I got there. I'm prior USAF! Trust me when I say that sucked. lol!

[@fraastyy1604]

Flew through there last summer. Can confirm it is definitely ass and probably the most humid place I've been to lol

[@SoapinTrucker]

Sounds as bad as GTMO! :(

[@quarkedbutt3957]

I actually loved Djibouti when i was there in 2017

[@ivokantarski6220]

Out of topic but if you are on roller coaster do you feel any excitement? On quora there was a picture about S Korean soldier who was on such and out of all group he was the only1 who didnt seem thrilled or anything. It was explained that the G force there is too low compared to a military plane so the pilots dont get excited by the more basic entertainment.

[@alexmarshall4331]

@@ivokantarski6220 Talking "off topic"... "G's" are applied to several real world applications eg... lingerie, female anatomy, illicit drug retail(ie metric ounce=25 G's}grammes), infamous cross dresser Hoover's Federal Agent>G men...not to forget the shortest string on a banjo;the G string or current market vernacular;Grand or G (slang?) =1,000. Can you think of anymore? 👉🚮👈👉🤔⚠️

[@davidslate2005]

I have a Djibouti story. Coming back from Arabian Gulf during Desert Storm my ship had issues with our furnace for burning sewage. So we had a contract to empty out our sewage tanks into tanker trucks. We pull up pierside and pump out our sewage onto tanker trucks. Our command signs paperwork and we then we watch these tanker trucks drive to end of the pier we are tied up to, they attach a large hose and toss it into the water, then they proceed to pump out sewage into the water. SMH.

[@thomassullivan6016]

Lol , everything is a hustle ain't it man 😎

[@Half_Finis]

It's africa after all. Knew where that story was going pretty quick

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

😯

[@Mr_Valentin.]

Africano

[@Laura-cy7ie]

I am in Djibouti now. The stench over the city is horrible

[@fcalba]

I was in Djibouti in 2008-2009, and I look at Google maps now, and that base exploded in size.

[@StoutProper]

War against Yemen

[@yaksklolanbenim5309]

@@StoutProper How ? It's a civil war in Yemen and not an external one against the country .

[@superkamiguru6856]

@@yaksklolanbenim5309 If the US even sends a single dollar to a country in conflict, people will claim it's an invasion. Just ignore them and move on.

[@TheNobleFive]

@@yaksklolanbenim5309 The US is deeply involved in Saudi Arabia's "intervention" into Yemen's civil war.

[@datechds9434]

@@StoutProper No

[@ocen]

i really hope that the income from foreign countries' militaries will help djibouti's economy. it's been kept out of conflict despite so many conflicts from neighboring countries, so i hope it'll be another one of those modern success stories like kenya's education system

[@lucasrem1870]

Allah is not friendly, education the only solution! Gods made them mad!

[@Flower-ck2bs]

Kenyas education system?

[@rediettadesse2828]

THey are not helping djiboti they are keeping djibiti poor , and thats why they are there , and why its surroundibg is distable , horners and yemen were rich and earliesr civilization through using this historical trade route , but now fir no reason small country djibiti has the most millirary in the world , while the citizens are still poor in poverty with nothing beneficials , ?

[@globalvirtualmilitary2051]

@@rediettadesse2828 could you please calmly type everything you have to say without having a menta seizure?, thanks in advance.

[@gizmodud7267]

@@rediettadesse2828 You realise if you give power to western countries and give them control they will constantly support the country until it isn't beneficial. Although this can become an issue if the country isn't deemed useful anymore, the coast of Djibouti is essential and the country won't have to keep a large military if foreign nations can do it for them.

[@expertpond9446]

Great video, super well explained and articulated!

[@GeographyGeek]

I appreciate it!

[@984GR]

Spent time there in '18-'19. We constantly had briefs about Chinese incursions. It's like what Casablanca was in WW2, minus any current major conflict.

[@Skeletor_Hax]

as someone stationed in Chabelley, there is LOT of tension with that Chinese base (which is visible from Chabelley) there are commercial drones flown over the base that are suspected to be sent by the Chinese base but nothing confirmed.

[@hanzzimmer1132]

Shoot them down...

[@abraham2172]

The US should shoot down any unknown drone flying over their bases, especially if a chinese military base is right ahead.

[@RobinTheBot]

Why not shoot them down? Always wondered. Seems like good target practice.

[@maxstreichert9140]

You’re in Chabelley? I’m at Lemonnier right now too

[@Skeletor_Hax]

@@maxstreichert9140 oh damn, i got sent to Simba. I miss Lemonnier, there isnt any subway or NEX here.

[@EverettBurger]

The video glossed over the families aspect, but the American School in Djibouti (established for the embassy and military kids) earned it's accreditation from (MSA). That's a big deal. Therefore, it truly looks like this will be a long term agreement between the US and Djibouti.

[@mustapheimfarah40]

I love so much my cantry in Djabouti I’m from Djabuti long lives 🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯

[@rediettadesse2828]

Djiboti being so rich but not using it ? Why dibiti still poor

[@derekrulez390527]

@@rediettadesse2828 the leaders are the ones that get the money, they don't distribute it or designate the money to fund projects in Djibouti. You'd be suprised how many "poor" countries actually receive large sums of money but corruption ruins it all.

[@jama5191]

Your poor and your dictator is sucking u

[@BronxBuster]

I wish there was actually a “World Military Base” where all the countries in the world would get together and be on defense just incase an attack by aliens and we had to defend Earth. But that would never happen.

[@slavaamericana6236]

No. No it wont. Bec

[@slavaamericana6236]

If an alien invasion occurred America would be target #1

[@ybet1000]

So some alien decides it's going to fly light years to give us some stick and the world is going to defend itself from them? All they need to do is redirect an asteroid to wherever they want... please understand if an alien arrives in our solar system it will be sticks and stones versus lightening. IMHO .. that why we have to be first.. we have to expand... we have to be the ones "visiting"... but then again..... are we not here to just turn the machines on?

[@Furanshisuko170]

Aliens are fake

[@morkmello5367]

All Countries teaming up? Improbable. Aliens? Yea that could definetly happen

[@levijustis2232]

I was there in 2019 to 2020, yes during the beginning of covid , there is constant threat of attack, the local nationals though are some of the Nicest people I think I will ever meet in my life though

[@tomriley5790]

dijbouti has lots of problems in terms of poverty so the money was probably welcomed however having large US (and later Chinese) bases probably secures their security which when surrounded by Ethiopia, Ethiopia and Yemen is probably not a bad idea.

[@davidhull1481]

I lived in Yemen in the late 70s. We used to drive down to the port of Mocha and buy booze from smugglers who came over from Djibouti. BTW, the only reason why there’s a D in Djibouti is so French people can pronounce it properly.

[@Atheneon]

Its real name is Jabuuti which is Somali

[@davidhull1481]

@@Atheneon As I said, there’s no reason for a D in the name except to accommodate the French.

[@Atheneon]

@@davidhull1481 Yeah and it is bad

[@BT_Spanky]

I was stationed in Djibouti back in 2006 when I was still in the Marine Corps. The native people there were very nice to us. It also was the hottest 🥵 place I had ever been.

[@USSCYT]

Wow what a great video! Suprised you don't have more subs. What a great production!

[@GeographyGeek]

I appreciate it!

[@dr.tetraminflakes3187]

bab al mandab strait to golf of aden. there is this deep valley under water, it's like a highway just built for subs. the crack run right into djibouti. the world came to a stop when one ship got stuck in Suez canal. big choke point

[@chardtomp]

I was there in the navy in 1987 and it wasn't much to look at. It looks like it's grown and modernized a lot.

[@bediaabdulfetah5793]

Ethiopia was never a colony of Italy, it’s like saying France was a colony of Germany, the capital was under occupation during World War Two, Italy’s first attempt pre World War One was crushed.

[@bilanabdi6544]

Hello, I'm djiboutian and yeah you're saying some facts here. I was wondering why they didn't mention my country on the list too. Well, we kinda have all the powerful countries' bases here. I hope my country will stay a secure place, and I hope that the countries' next to us settle too. Thank you for dedicating a whole video for my country.

[@rubenverheij4770]

It's the first time I heard of Djibouti. I read in the comments, Djibouti ppl live in poverty. Djibouti does not have a middle class? I also imagined, infra-structure in your country is best of best, is it? I hope ppl in your country also all benefit from prosperity in your country. Good schools. Good homes. And good hospitals. Etc. Wish you best. :)

[@Johnthedagger]

Refueled and resupplied there. 100° out, place stunk to high heaven, and men folk were actively dumpster diving for trash and expended stores we were pitching out. Some of the cleanest, brightest fuel this engineer had ever seen and it burned like a diamond the whole trip. Great fuel but wouldn't want to live there

[@Usedtobehim]

I’m from Djibouti and am the next generation who will take Djibouti into another level so called “ the Dubai of east Africa “ . Thanks for the videos ❤️

[@rubenverheij4770]

If I was extreme rich citizen from Africa, I would start a police- force that protect all the wildlife in Africa!!

[@DanA-lq5oe]

Politics and war is a great game!

[@GeographyGeek]

It is!

[@lucasrem1870]

Politics and military, to compensate for the small rocket!

[@Evernt_Lockheart]

Can confirm, had a soul when I started. I don't have it anymore.

[@MKunstoppable]

until you see brains splattered on the ground.

[@Evernt_Lockheart]

Certainly weird watching a video with an ad for a game I've been playing for years.

[@jarksn5445]

China vs United States in Djibouti. Got my popcorn ready

[@kat463]

Usually you would find the sponsor through a channel, but this time I've found a channel through the sponsor 😅

[@michaelvstemerman]

Same lol. It was a good video though, well made, and I learned something new. I'm also glad that Alex was able to spread the game.

[@sadsovietspy]

What sponser?

[@johnjames1374]

Oklahoma City Mathis Brothers, obvs

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

Djbouti has a base for Americans and also a Chinese base. I've been to Camp Lemmonier. Its over 100 degrees almost every day.

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

In a way, it's smart to approve of China to build their base. Adds to another military force providing indirect security, while having a counter force distracting other major powers already in the country from exerting too much power on the Djibouti gov't.

[@madlarkin8]

Yes, what a great way to make your city the target of huge amounts of espionage activity, and guarantee it will be a combat zone in the case of conflict.

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

@@madlarkin8 espionage? Yeah. But combat? Doubt it. No one wants to start a conflict (except Russia).

[@madlarkin8]

@@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler Oh yeah? nobody wants to start a conflict except Russia? Great, world peace achieved. I guess we can shut down all the bases in Djibouti then?

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

@@madlarkin8 just look at what they've been doing for the last 30 years. Chechnya, Georgia, Central African Republic, Syria, Ukraine. Good thing Djibouti didn't approve of having Russian presence in the country. They're a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

[@TheNobleFive]

@@madlarkin8 Even if the US and China get into conflict in Asia's seas, I doubt real fighting will make it's way into Djibouti. Not every war is a war of annihilation (most aren't), and neither nation has an interest in tearing apart Djibouti over Taiwan or whatever. The middle east will still be around after the war and they need an inviting place to keep a constant presence.

[@mysoneffa2417]

There's 3 resources you missed 1) Lac 'Assal is -150 m, below sea level so could generate Hydro power from a short sea pipeline or canal, double power out put by differential in valence of sea water vs the salt lake ( not mention making a deal with Ethiopia to contect to the below sea level, -150m Ethiopian Depression for a similar project just north of the border). 2) Sun Light: a great location for solar thermal - not just for power but for manufacturing, smelting - & PV plants that could feed Africian grid & create H2 & other Net Zero Carbon Fuels with said Solar power. Pumped Hydro: 227 meters above sea level is Lac Abbé, on the Ethiopian border, above it accross the border in Ethiopia is Lake Afambo 404 meters above sea level for even more pumped Hydro Storage. If the lakes were connected by a shipping canal rather than a pipeline Ethiopia would not longer be land locked. 3) The Sea: Mericulture: Replant Mangroves to all out islands, undeveloped coast lines, & create protective artificial mangrove islands in front of Ports for storm barriers. Sustainable havest can yeild lumber, bio-char & charcoal, & there is a rare Indian breed of camel 🐫 can feed almost exclusively on Mangroves for textile fiber, leather, dairy & meat. There has been successful growing of human consumable vegetable "sea asparagus" on mud flats on the Horn of Africa along with salt tolerant ground cover, shrubs & trees to feed Goats 🐐 ( again: textile fiber, leather, dairy & meat). Add aqua culture of Kelp & algae & at the edge of deeper cool water, abalone, muscles, oysters, clams, large barnacles & tilapia. The location, location, location that you mentioned could make them the terminus of a pan-Saharan highway to the Atlantic, an link in a pan-African North South Highway from Alexanderia on the Med to Cape Horn I'm South Africa, & A Red Sea Crossing to Europe & Asia via Arabia.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

Excellent analysis 👍🏼

[@Snugggg]

It’s frustrating to see the potential going un-utilised. Long term vision is in short supply almost everywhere.

[@1stutterafter]

During my 8 month deployment I went to Djibouti for two months in support of flight missions to Yemen.

[@steve_the_springtails]

I know im immature when I chuckle every time you say "in Djibouti."

[@ZeroRequiem47]

Same I couldn’t stop when he said “So why does everyone want to be in Djibouti”. Then he said “it’s Djibouti’s position that makes it so attractive”

[@steve_the_springtails]

@@ZeroRequiem47 😂😂😂😂

[@samanthasebastian1810]

Great video

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you!

[@NikkyElso]

So what you're saying, is that Djibouti is full of seamen?

[@jama5191]

😂🤣🤣😂

[@blartversenwaldiii]

oh no

[@prodohsamuel]

13:00 Ethiopia was never an Italian colony. It was occupied for like 5 years but never colonised.

[@prodohsamuel]

The 5 years were around WW2 - long after the Scramble for Africa.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

5 years

[@prodohsamuel]

@@Zeyede_Seyum Yep i was wrong. In what world does a 5 year occupation mean colonisation.

[@ysf6309]

Wow. Fantastic insight. Very clever strategy by their government.

[@Billionblocks1]

“Why do so many countries wanna put a base in Djibouti” 😳

[@austinrose8982]

I was just there in 2020-2021. Lemonier is a very nice place to live, but I was mainly in Chabelley which is definitely not as nice.

[@alexanderr3098]

Are we just going to ignore that “Djibouti” sounds like “Yourbootie” ?? Why so many countries want to make a claim on Yourbootie??

[@jama5191]

As Ethiopian I will say we will intervene if Djibouti is stuck in conflict between US and China 🇪🇹♥️🇩🇯

[@kilianfirebolt]

How is it in ethiopia? People tend to forget youre in the middle of a civil war

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@kilianfirebolt the inflation and the civil war on top of the Gov't incompetency has left us hopeless.

[@graador2276]

First time viewer of yours and I’m glad I ended up here. Great video!

[@GeographyGeek]

Thank you! Happy you found me!

[@IronWarsmith]

@@GeographyGeek same here, excellent video and i look forward to going through your catalogue

[@johnwalsh7256]

Great video 📹

[@tanhelmet]

I've been to Djibouti on 3 occasions, 1993, 1999, 2001. can't remember when we started to rebuild the Embassy on ,I shit you not, Thomas Jefferson Drive.

[@zna826]

Ethiopia has never been a colony to Italy

[@Atheneon]

For 5 years it was Until Britain invaded and annexed Ethiopia Then they gave back power to amhara King

[@EstellammaSS]

Even though it’s mainly done to expand their political influence, China’s humanitarian effort in Africa is legit. They are the biggest provider of infrastructure and life essentials in Africa by far.

[@Ld7snake]

yea until you read what happens when they default and then everything reverts back to china, and becomes de facto owner of that country

[@mr-vet]

China doesn’t do anything out of kindness….it’s strategic. They want to expand their global economic, political, and military power….

[@liuangyan2529]

@@Ld7snake ehh, give some examples...

[@droneoperator2.061]

@@liuangyan2529 albania

[@liuangyan2529]

@@droneoperator2.061 am pretty bad at searching for info online haha, can you help me find the source?

[@usernameispasswordisusername]

7:10 Djibouti dodged a massive bullet on that one!

[@XxSniper32]

United Arab Emirates have a base also in Djibouti

[@rafalemarine2454]

Well Djibouti is a french millitary base, there litteraly more french soldier than people's in Djibouti.

[@ricardokowalski1579]

The UN should move it's headquarters there. Everybody already did. It would be a huge boost to the local economy.

[@seanh0123]

I was on a westpac in 96 that stopped in Djibouti. The port was like a landfill with a dock. Kids picking through trash with massive US navy vessels 100 yards away.

[@aluminumfalcon552]

Djibouti was the first thing that came to my mind.

[@guardianofauset5722]

Why is Guam on this list? Its a US territory. It like putting Nevada on the list.

[@hollyisalwayshopeful2688]

A state with citizens is NOT the same as a territory

[@modz-jokajoka-modz4559]

Can u make a video about Armenians and Assyrians ❤️

[@leecheelek]

What a wonderful international country and place if all the competing military or economic powers there just get together among themselves and exchange their social and cultural with the local Djiboutis instead of worrying about their own power projection, security, economic interests and whatnot.

[@jackbauer6210]

Me: where are you based in, Thad? Thad: Djibouti Me: where do you engage in special operations, Thad? Thad: Djibouti Me: what is the central focus of toxic male global aggression, Thad? Thad: Djibouti

[@sneakillysneak2388]

I lowkey expected to learn something like "Jibuty is the richest country in Africa. All this money gone to building universities and schools with the world largest bunker network around..." Well, they have mosque.

[@darthslackus499]

You ever get a late night Djibouti call?

[@willkinzer4658]

this is an amazing video. Quick suggestion thoyou barely touvhed p on why all the bases were there in the first place, you kinda alluded to it. but overall it was an amazing video

[@dr.tetraminflakes3187]

how many sub is park in the under water valley in jaboody, wonder you can mine it and control the choke point for international trade.

[@lemonjuice5187]

All major military powers: Let me play with Djabooty

[@bluecollardadventures2338]

A friend of mine who is a high ranking army chaplain spent some time in Djibouti a few years ago. He was in Africa for the better part of a year but was based there in Djibouti. Before that I honestly dont think I had ever heard of the country!

[@miloudbouchefra200]

So nuking Djibouti is the easiest way to start an all-out World War three :3

[@pandagineer1614]

Why isn’t it listed with other overseas military bases?

[@tonyyarbray]

it probably isn't going anywhere as said but expansion and spending billions of dollars on a base doesn't indicate they wont just leave it....we've done it many times

[@miloudbouchefra200]

I seize the opportunity to announce the inauguration of my own personal military base in Djibouti in the next couple of weeks which will include a paintball mark where countries solve their issues in a less violent manner.

[@Vet0714]

I was stationed in Camp Lemonier in 2011. I’ve been to numerous Middle Eastern and African countries and Djibouti by far had the worst weather. It’s ridiculously hot and humid. It’s overpopulated by goats and everyone is high on Khat. I couldn’t wait to leave that cesspool.

[@dz0n117]

Japan having around 50k, Germany around 30k, does that mean WW II never ended and those countries are still considered occupied?

[@jmehn203]

You forgot South Korea, which has almost 30 thousand troops

[@abraham2172]

Not at all. Japan and Germany both are fully souvereign countries.

[@dz0n117]

@@abraham2172 sovregin nations don't have 50 000 foregin troops stationed on their territory

[@abraham2172]

@@dz0n117 Appearently yes, they do😁

[@TheNobleFive]

@@dz0n117 They absolutely do when the nation agrees to the troop presence. Japan appreciates being able to offshore some of the details of national defense to the US when they have a common adversary in China. China doesn't have the option to pressure Japan in the same way it can with, say, the Philippines. Germany? Every NATO nation agrees to host armed forces from the others. That's the point. Beyond that, 30 or 50k isn't enough to occupy a nation. Have you seen what Russia's 200k has done for Ukraine? Lol.

[@richardmacdonald6303]

Why Djibouti, Location, Location, Location as they say in Real Estate.

[@daxtertalon4]

Guy has machine gun rounds draped over an AK, he has a Rpg in one hand, a water bottle on the other, and a frigging bag on his head.

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

Me pausing the video: it's Djibouti, is it? Even China has a military base there.

[@chrisk5437]

So nice they named it twice!!!

[@DOwhutnow]

Djibuti was the best time of my meu. Wild monkeys. Getting lost during a night convoy donkey fights. Trader fights. lots of good training

[@asheeykat]

one of my friends uncles was stationed there for a couple years

[@siphiweparker6178]

Only 1 minute into the video and I've already experienced more plot twists than I thought was possible

[@kaocakeman2964]

Now, Djibouti just needs to invite foreign PMCs and arms manufacturers and it'd be perfect.

[@vanvikathegreat9475]

Maybe there is an alien black hole in Djibouti and all countries have secretly joined together to fight....

[@danielsaeger7303]

guam is a country?

[@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y]

$200m African Union HQ is less than two F-35 fighters. US & EU could have built it but didn’t. China is much better at bribing Govts too.

[@lstump4482]

I’m proud I knew you were talking about Djibouti before I clicked on

[@zldsar14]

Hmmm guys, Camp Lemonier is NOT on a FORMER french foreign legion base. The french base is still there. The french base hosted the us troops during construction of camp Lemonier next to the French base and Djibouti airport. The french base to this day still provide some support function to the US base including some of de training fields. French troops are anywhere from 1500 to 2000 from all branches of the armed forces. The base also serves as training and proving grounds for french forces before desert deployment.

[@qolspony]

Other than Djibouti, Ethiopia was holding it together. It is the biggest by far in population. It is terrible that it is now a war haven.

[@tiptoe38]

No it’s not

[@RK-cj4oc]

Ethiopia turned its civil war around and practically already won. It however is still fighting in the rebel region itself just like how the US had to fight insurgents after 2003.

[@c.morees9698]

China did build more to develope in Afrika than all former kolonial powers and the USA combined.......and it took them less than 30 years to do so! C.Morees, the Netherlands🇳🇱

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

I am appalled and disheartened with the turmoil continuing in Africa. Can we move on from chaotic self rule? God help us.😳😧🧐

[@heinrichmuller7974]

the unofficial anthem of Djibouti?... "pump up the jam" ... _"get Djibouti on the dance floor, make my day, make my day"_ ----------------- sorry, every time i hear that name i just want to break out in song

[@Willifordga]

I don't care what anyone does with Djibouti, but there will be no one in Mabouti.

[@GeographyGeek]

🤦‍♂️😂

[@Mr_Valentin.]

Ok, I'll download politics and war

[@emanvad3rll]

shouldnt be an issue... not exactly za hough... i can live with it.. but this one would mean much travel... (vs za with minimal...)

[@miloudbouchefra200]

Djibouti is the definition of an international brothel.

[@Kaimenhoi]

Well people who try to attack that place should really be careful. Some stupid can do harm to the country's base they had totally not intended to, stupid like me.

[@mosesracal6758]

With how many Chinese projects there is with the Belt and Road Initiative, its not really a surprise that Djibouti becomes a home to a Chinese military base.

[@zookuki]

They also left off the US base in eSwatini, known as 'the campus'.

[@zero1s1x]

0:59 and I already know what county you’re talking about, 3 years ago I was listening to “nations of the world” and heard Djibouti and thought it was a funny name and did a deep search in there history

[@schnelma605]

9:03 The captain is having fun :-)

[@akshayneha]

Love how he says the second part of the name.... just like a swaggier version of Booty. Gee..booteh

[@cojuan7596]

So many serious comments and I'm here trying not to die laughing every time I hear Djibouti🤣

[@greenfacere210]

Especially when I zoned out for a second, then heard “having a Russian presence in ja booty” 😂

[@hardleecure]

looks like a decent place to be stationed.

[@darrelllancaster9554]

It sure has a strategic location. In a real hot spot.