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Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

Civil law with Islamic and customary personal statusSemi-presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Djibouti
Population
1,140,000
Languages
Arabic, French
Currency
DJF

Djibouti · Courts

Court structure of Djibouti

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Constitutional — Constitutional Council
Six members; reviews legislation and supervises elections.
Final appellate — Supreme Court
In Djibouti city; civil, criminal and administrative chambers.
Appellate — Court of Appeal
Single appellate court for the country.
First instance — Court of First Instance
General civil, commercial and criminal jurisdiction.
Specialist — Personal status courts
Administer the Family Code for Muslim parties.

Every court in the hierarchy

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