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 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 40,019 | $106,000 | 79$ |
| Mauritania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 4,649,658 | 13,209 | $8,000 | 23$ |
| Totals | 2 | 58,420,954 | 53,228 | $114,000 | 102$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Odinga’s diplomatic mission included planned visits to meet with President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.
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Mauritania:
He expressed his desire to continue strengthening the brotherly relations between the two countries.
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Kenya:
Odinga plans to update Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh on the situation in South Sudan.
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Egypt:
President El-Sisi received a message from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti during a meeting.
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France:
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is the president of Djibouti and closely associated with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
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