Career
- President of Djibouti (1999 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Hassan Gouled Aptidon (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Djibouti?
Ismail Omar Guelleh is the Head of state of Djibouti, in office since 8 May 1999.
Who was the Head of state of Djibouti before Ismail Omar Guelleh?
Hassan Gouled Aptidon held the office before Ismail Omar Guelleh.
When was Ismail Omar Guelleh born?
Ismail Omar Guelleh was born in 1947-11-27, in Dire Dawa, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Ismail Omar Guelleh belong to?
Ismail Omar Guelleh is listed as a member of People's Rally for Progress on Wikidata.
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Sources: Presidency of Djibouti (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Djibouti. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/djibouti/head-of-state