Djibouti’s long-serving President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has governed the Horn of Africa nation for nearly 30 years, is set to run for a sixth term in the upcoming presidential election on April 10, facing only one minor challenger, according to an official decree published Wednesday. The 78-year-old incumbent secured…
Djibouti’s parliament has unanimously voted to remove the presidential age limit, clearing a key legal hurdle that could allow President Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) to seek a sixth term in office. The amendment, passed on Sunday, October 26, 2025, eliminates the constitutional provision that barred candidates aged over 75 from…