Emblem of Djibouti
The national emblem of Djibouti was introduced after attaining independence from France on 27 June 1977.Underneath the shield, two hands rise away from the spear, both of which carry a large machete.These two hands symbolize the two main indigenous ethnic groups that make up the Djiboutian people: the Afars and the Issas, and they have roots in Ethiopia and Somalia.The star symbolizes the unity between the Issa and the Afar peoples.A Djibouti law established the seal and states its significance, and has been translated into English.