Gulf of Tadjoura was officially designated as 'Obock' under French administration.

From 1862 to 1894, the region north of the Gulf of Tadjoura was officially designated as 'Obock' under French administration. This period marked a significant phase in the colonial history of the area, which would later evolve into what is known today as French Somaliland from 1897 to 1967. The French sought to establish a foothold in the Horn of Africa, utilizing Obock as a strategic port and administrative center. The French influence in the region was characterized by efforts to develop trade routes and establish control over local resources. Following the Obock period, the territory underwent further administrative changes, being renamed the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas from 1967 to 1977. This historical timeline reflects the complexities of colonial governance and the lasting impact of French rule in the region, shaping the socio-political landscape of modern-day Djibouti. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #FrenchAdministration #Obock #GulfOfTadjoura #FrenchSomaliland #ColonialHistory