The World Bank has approved $35 million in funding for Djibouti, as the country grapples with worsening water scarcity amid a deepening climate crisis across the Horn of Africa, according to Business Insider Africa.
The financing is aimed at improving access to clean water, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing climate resilience, particularly in vulnerable communities facing prolonged drought and rising temperatures. Djibouti remains one of the most water-scarce countries globally, with limited natural freshwater resources and increasing pressure from population growth and urbanization.
The support comes as the wider Horn of Africa continues to experience recurrent drought cycles, driven by climate change, which have strained water systems, disrupted livelihoods, and heightened food insecurity across the region. Development institutions have warned that access to reliable water sources is becoming a critical challenge for millions.
Analysts say the World Bank’s intervention is part of a broader effort to build long-term resilience to climate shocks, improve water management systems, and support sustainable development in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
