First ladies of Djibouti

First Lady of Djibouti
since May 8, 1999
ResidencePresidential Palace
Inaugural holderAicha Bogoreh
FormationJune 27, 1977

The First Lady of Djibouti is the spouse of the president of Djibouti. The present first lady is Kadra Mahamoud Haid, wife of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Guelleh assumed office on 8 May 1999.

Haid holds considerable influence in Djiboutian national politics. According to Africa Intelligence magazine, Kadra Mahamoud Haid serves as Djibouti's de facto vice president within her husband's government.

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