Djibouti parliament votes to lift presidential age limit
## Djibouti Parliamentary Decision on Presidential Age Limit
Djibouti Parliamentary Decision on Presidential Age Limit
On Sun, Djibouti's parliament unanimously voted to remove the age limit for presidential candidates, previously set at 75 years by the constitution. This amendment enables the current president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, aged 77, to stand for re-election in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for April 2026.
Until now, the Djiboutian constitution restricted presidential candidacy to individuals aged 75 or younger. The recent parliamentary decision, supported by all 65 lawmakers, effectively eliminates this restriction. The amendment must receive presidential approval and will be subject to a subsequent vote in early November for final confirmation.
On Sun, Djibouti's parliament unanimously voted to remove the age limit for presidential candidates, previously set at 75 years by the constitution.
President Guelleh has led Djibouti since 1999. The nation operates as a unitary presidential republic, with significant power centralized in the presidential office. Djibouti is strategically significant on an international scale, given its location in the Horn of Africa, hosting several foreign military bases, including those of the United States, Japan, and France.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
