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Executive branch Djibouti, in 35 editions.
The entry for Djibouti published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Hassan GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 24 April 1987 (next scheduled for May 1992 but post- poned);
- results - RPP is the only party;
- seats - (65 total) RPP 65
- President:
- last held 24 April 1987 (next to be held April 1993); results - President Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected without opposition
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Hassan GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
National Assembly:
last held 24 April 1987 (next scheduled for May 1992 but post- poned);
results - RPP is the only party; seats - (65 total) RPP 65
President:
last held 24 April 1987 (next to be held April 1993); results - President
Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected without opposition
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 18 December 1992;
- results - RPP is the only party;
- seats - (65 total) RPP 65
- President:
- last held 24 April 1987 (next to be held April 1993); results - President Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected without opposition
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
president, prime minister, Council of MinistersNational Assembly:
Chief of State:
President Hassan GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
last held 24 April 1987 (next scheduled for May 1992 but post- poned);18 December 1992; results - RPP is the only party; seats - (65
total) RPP 65
President:
last held 24 April 1987 (next to be held April 1993); results - President
Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected without opposition
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
The entry for Djibouti did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977);
- election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; responsible to the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977);
election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999); results -
President Hassan GOULED Aptidon was reelected
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
September 1978)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; responsible to the president
- chief of state:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977);
- election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President HASSAN GOULED reelected to a six-year term by universal suffrage
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is responsible to the president
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977);
1977); election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999);
results -Hassan HASSAN GOULED Aptidon was reelected to a six-year term by
universal suffrage
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
September 1978)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers is responsible to the president
- chief of state:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet :
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a six-year term; election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June
1977); election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999);
results - President HASSAN GOULED reelected to a six-year term by
universal suffrage
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
September 1978)cabinet: cabinet : Council of Ministers is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote to a six-year term;
election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999)
election results: President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent of vote -
NA
- chief of state:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to a six-year term; election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent of vote-NA
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
September 1978)cabinet : cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote to a six-year term;
election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999)
election results: President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent of vote -NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977); note--President HASSAN GOULED announced early in the year that he would resign in April 1999
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held 9 April 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent of vote--NA
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon (since 24 June 1977)
1977); note--President HASSAN GOULED announced early in the year that
he would resign in April 1999
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
September 1978)
cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote to for a six-year term;
election last held 7 May 1993 (next to be held NA 1999) 9 April 1999); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: President HASSAN GOULED reelected; percent ofvote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President GUELLEH Ismail Omar (since NA 1999);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30 September 1978)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 9 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- GUELLEH Ismail Omar elected president; percent of vote - GUELLEH Ismail Omar 74.4%, IDRIS Moussa Ahmed 25.6%
chief of state: President HASSAN GOULED Aptidon GUELLEH Ismail Omar (since 24 June NA 1999);
1977); note--President HASSAN GOULED announced early in the year that
he would resign in April 1999
head of government: Prime Minister BARKAT Gourad Hamadou (since 30
cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;7 May 1993 9 April 1999 (next to be held 9 April 1999); NA 2005); prime
election results: President HASSAN GOULED reelected; GUELLEH Ismail Omar elected president; percent of
vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President GUELLEH Ismail Omar (since 8 May 1999);
- head of government: Prime Minister DILLEITA Mohamed Dilleita (since 4 March 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 9 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: GUELLEH Ismail Omar elected president;
- percent of vote - GUELLEH Ismail Omar 74.4%, IDRIS Moussa Ahmed 25.6%
chief of state: President GUELLEH Ismail Omar (since NA 8 May 1999);BARKAT Gourad Hamadou DILLEITA Mohamed Dilleita (since 30 September 1978)4 March 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister DILEITA Mohamed Dileita (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 9 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH elected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 74.4%, IDRIS Moussa Ahmed 25.6%
chief of state: President GUELLEH Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999); 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister DILLEITA DILEITA Mohamed Dilleita Dileita (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 9 April 1999 (next to be held NA 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: GUELLEH Ismail Omar GUELLEH elected president; percent of vote - GUELLEH Ismail Omar GUELLEH 74.4%, IDRIS Moussa Ahmed 25.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister DILEITA Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 9 8 April 1999 2005 (next to be held NA 2005); by April 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH elected reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 74.4%, IDRIS Moussa Ahmed 25.6% 100%
The same text in 3 editions, 2006 to 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
chief of state:
President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- president is eligible to hold office until age 75;
- election last held on 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
chief of state:
President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); five-year term; president is eligible to hold office until age 75; election last held on 8 April 2005 (next to be held by April 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100%
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- president is eligible to hold office until age 75;
- election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
chief of state:
President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA (since 4 March 2001)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; president is eligible to hold office until age 75; election last held on 8 April 2005 2011 (next to be held by April 2011); 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 100% 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- president is eligible to hold office until age 75;
- election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
chief of state:
President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita DILEITA Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 4 March 2001) 1 April 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; president is eligible to hold office until age 75; election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president; president for a third term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers (responsible to the president)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- president is eligible to hold office until age 75;
- election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
chief of state:
President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers responsible (responsible to the president president)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; president is eligible to hold office until age 75; election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH 19.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term);
- election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH (independent) 19.4%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(responsible to appointed by the president) prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term; president is eligible (constitution amended in 2010 to hold office until age 75; allow a third term); election last held on 8 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term);
- election last held on 8 April 2016 (next to be held by 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (represented the USN) 7.3%, other 5.6%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term); election last held on 8 April 2011 2016 (next to be held by 2016); 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a third fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 80.6%, Mohamed Warsama RAGUEH (independent) 19.4% 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (represented the USN) 7.3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term);
- election last held on 8 April 2016 (next to be held by 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%,
- Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%,
- other 5.6%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term); election last held on 8 April 2016 (next to be held by 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (represented the USN) (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6%
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 8 April 2016 (next to be held by 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%,
- Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%,
- other 5.6%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; (constitution amended in 2010 to allow a third term); election last held on 8 April 2016 (next to be held by 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; election last held on 8 9 April 2016 2021 (next to be held by 2021); in April 2026); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6% 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2021 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
2016 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: 2021 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
2016 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2021 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
2016 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2021 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
2016 : Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
2021: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
2016: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term;
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:2021 : 2021: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%2016 : 2016: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term; prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 9 April 2021
- election results:
- 2021: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%
- expected date of next election:
- April 2026
chief of state: President Ismail Omar GUELLEH (since 8 May 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil MOHAMED (since 1 April 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term; election last held on 9 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 9 April 2021
election results:
2021: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fifth term; percent of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 97.4%, Zakaria Ismael FARAH (MDEND) 2.7%2016: Ismail Omar GUELLEH reelected president for a fourth term; percent expected date of vote - Ismail Omar GUELLEH (RPP) 87%, Omar Elmi KHAIREH (CDU) 7.3%, other 5.6% next election: April 2026
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