Djibouti: President Guelleh’s aide quits as 2026 elections pick up pace
Djibouti’s succession drama: Guelleh’s possible return, clan rivalries and what it means for a strategic Horn state
As Djibouti edges toward its April 2026 presidential vote, the delicate balance of clan politics, family influence and constitutional tinkering that has sustained President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s two-decade rule is again in the spotlight. Long considered one of the Horn of Africa’s few pillars of stability, Djibouti now faces a familiar dilemma: preserve continuity through established networks, or open space…