Regulatory Alerts2026-03-29
Law No. 105/AN/24/9th L amending Law No. 111/AN/11/6th L on the Fight Against Terrorism and Other Serious Offenses
The National Assembly of Djibouti enacted Law No. 105/AN/24/9th L to amend its counter-terrorism legislation by expanding the legal definition of terrorist acts, establishing severe criminal penalties including life imprisonment and multi-million Franc fines, and criminalizing related offenses such as corruption, hostage-taking, hijacking, human trafficking, and illicit arms trafficking. The law explicitly defines public and foreign officials, mandates criminal liability for legal entities, and aligns national provisions with international conventions on terrorism financing, money laundering, and migrant smuggling. It further introduces strict sanctions for private sector corruption, illicit enrichment, and the abuse of public office to strengthen institutional accountability and combat transnational crime.