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Office

Minister of Defence, Djibouti

Title: Ministre de la Défense

Current holder

Hassan Omar Bourhan

In office since 17 May 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defence of Djibouti?

Hassan Omar Bourhan is the Minister of Defence of Djibouti, in office since 17 May 2026.

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Sources: Journal officiel de la République de Djibouti (eJO), Décret n° 2026-092/PRE portant nomination des membres du Gouvernement (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Djibouti in numbers

Population (2025): 1.1 million; 49th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 4,251 US$; 13th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): -0.3%; 49th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 26%; 3rd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 31.3%; 51st highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 66.2 years; 25th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 57; 23rd most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defence, Djibouti. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/djibouti/minister-of-defence