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Djibouti is a country in the eastern part of Africa. French colonial domination of the area played a decisive part in Djibouti history. The history of Djibouti is also characterized by ethnic conflicts and civil war.
The earliest mention of Djibouti history was found in ancient times, when its people traded with Asian countries like India and China. Modern recorded documents are available from the period of French contact and subsequent administrative control over the region. The French created the first well documented history in Djibouti when the French diplomatic mission based at Aden facilitated a political and economic treaty between France and the then rulers of Djibouti-the Sultans of Raheita, Tadjoura and Gobaad.
French control over the African country increased during the 19th century. The present capital city of Djibouti was established by the French in 1896. The year 1977 was a watershed period in Djibouti history. Djibouti became an independent state in that year and was also designated as a republic by the first president-Hassan Goulded Aptidon. Aptidon belonged to the Somali origin Issa ethnic group and was opposed politically by the native Afars. This led to a civil war that ravaged the country from 1991 to 1994.The conflict scared foreign investors and basic service industries form the economic sustenance of the country.
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