4 stories
Djibouti Café Owner
She runs a café in Djibouti City—a thick ebony widow where everyone meets. When he comes seeking connections, she offers more than coffee. Some connections are very personal.
Djibouti Port Administrator
She administrates Djibouti's strategic port—a thick ebony widow with access to everyone. When he arrives for shipping negotiations, she facilitates more than cargo. Some deals are sealed in private.
Djibouti Shipping Agent
She clears cargo through Djibouti's port—a thick ebony widow who knows every regulation. When he arrives with a complicated shipment, she offers expertise. Some clearance is very thorough.
The Djibouti Stopover
A layover in Djibouti puts him in a hotel with a thick Somali-French businesswoman. She speaks French, Arabic, and Somali—and she teaches him phrases in all three while showing him how African nights are spent.