Ismail Omar Guelleh could seek re-election in 2026 after parliament votes to removes age restriction for candidates.
Ismail Omar Guelleh could seek re-election in 2026 after parliament votes to remove age restriction for presidential candidates.
By Faisal Ali and News Agencies
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Djibouti’s parliament has removed the constitutional age ceiling for presidential candidates, opening the door for Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek a sixth term despite being 77 years old.
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ADDIS ABABA: Djibouti’s parliament removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote on Sunday, its speaker said,…
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 77, has been in power since 1999.
ADDIS ABABA: Djibouti’s parliament will take a final vote on removing a presidential age limit on November 2, its speaker told…
The 78-year-old leader, who was has ruled the small nation for 27 years with an iron grip, declared in a social media post on…
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.
Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.
