President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Stories

Djibouti parliament scraps presidential age limit, clearing path for Ismail Omar Guelleh’s sixth term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 02, 2025

The final approval on Sunday formalised last week’s parliamentary decision to abolish the rule that barred anyone over 75 from contesting the presiden...

Djibouti MPs vote to lift presidential age limit, strengthening Ismail’s hold on power
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

The constitutional amendment, adopted during a special parliamentary session, eliminates a clause that barred candidates over 75 from contesting the p...

Djibouti rejects Ethiopia’s request for port corridor, naval base
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 13, 2025

According to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia sent a delegation requesting the creation of a corridor from its border to the port, along with r...

Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi visits Djibouti amid regional tensions, Horn of Africa realignment
Mwangi Maina  |  May 22, 2025

The trip signals Somaliland's intent to reassert its regional presence and deepen ties amid shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa.

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

Sudan seeks to rejoin IGAD and African Union after years of isolation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 10, 2025

As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...

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