Djibouti lifts presidential age limit, paving way for sixth Guelleh term
Summary
Djibouti's parliament voted to remove the age limit for presidential candidates, allowing President Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term. This decision requires either further parliamentary approval or a national referendum. Guelleh has been in power since 1999 and Djibouti's recent change has sparked various reactions, including criticism from rights advocates.Key Facts
- Djibouti's parliament has removed the age limit for presidential candidates.
- President Ismail Omar Guelleh, age 77, can now seek a sixth term in elections planned for April 2026.
- The change requires a second vote or a referendum for final approval.
- Guelleh has been leading Djibouti since 1999.
- Djibouti's constitution previously set a presidential age limit of 75 years and had abolished term limits in 2010.
- Rights advocates criticized the move, claiming it leads to a presidency for life.
- Djibouti is strategically important, hosting military bases from several countries due to its location near key global shipping routes.
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