Ismaïl Omar Guelleh
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been the President of Djibouti since 1999, having succeeded his uncle. His leadership has been marked by efforts to position Djibouti as a key strategic hub in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its geographic location for international trade and military presence. Guelleh's government has faced criticism for human rights abuses and suppressing political dissent, yet he remains a significant figure in regional politics, influencing various diplomatic initiatives.
Born on Nov 27, 1947 (78 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Ismail Omar Guelleh has held power since 1999 and is now able to run for a sixth term after the age limit was removed.
7
Canada:
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who also attended the ceremony, plans to import electricity from the Ethiopian hydro dam.
7
Burkina Faso:
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is the President of Djibouti and participated in the African Climate Summit.
7
Mauritania:
He is the President of Djibouti being celebrated for his country's national holiday.
9
Mauritania:
He is the President of Djibouti who received a letter from the President of Mauritania.
8
Taiwan:
Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh was expected to attend the inauguration of Brice Oligui Nguema.
5
Nigeria:
These leaders included Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti.
5
Kenya:
Djibouti's Ismail Omar Guelleh is expected to attend the inauguration of Brice Oligui Nguema.
5
Kenya:
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh attended the inauguration of Brice Oligui Nguema.
6
Nigeria:
Ismail Omar Guelleh attended the inauguration ceremony of Gabon's new president.
6