For those researching this specific era, resources are often categorized by the territory's colonial name:
Formerly known as French Somaliland, the territory was renamed in 1967 following a referendum. The new name was a strategic move by the French administration to acknowledge the two main ethnic groups—the Afars and the Issas (a Somali sub-clan)—while distancing the colony from the newly independent Somali Republic. afars and issas
On June 27, 1977 , the territory officially gained independence from France and became the Republic of Djibouti . For those researching this specific era, resources are