Vol 40 No 12 | DJIBOUTI Francophilie 11th June 1999 French officials were taken aback by the success of the visit to Paris on 24-29 May by Djibouti's new President, Ismael Omar Guelleh. They were particularly pleased...
Vol 40 No 7 | DJIBOUTI Gouled's choice 2nd April 1999 Ismael Guelleh is set to win the elections – having an uncle for President helps The ruling group reckons it is sure to win the presidential election on 9 April; the opposition keeps up its spirits by claiming the result is open. The...
Vol 40 No 4 | DJIBOUTI Paris and the prince 19th February 1999 Nomination by the ruling Rassemblement Populaire pour le Progrès on 4 February has formally set Ismael Omar Guelleh on the path to succeed Hassan Gouled Aptidon, who steps...