Famous people from Djibouti
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Hussein Ahmed Salah
Olympic athlete
Hussein Ahmed Salah is a former long-distance runner from Djibouti, best known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He also won silver medals in this event at the 1987 and 1991 World Championships. In addition, he won the 1985 IAAF World Marathon Cup.
Abdourahman Waberi
Novelist
Abdourahman A. Waberi is novelist, essayist, poet, academic and short-story writer.
Dileita Mohamed Dileita
Politician
Dileita Mohamed Dileita is a Djiboutian politician who was the Prime Minister of Djibouti from 7 March 2001 to 1 April 2013. He was Vice-President of the People's Rally for Progress, the governing political party, until 2012. He has also served as President of the Union for the Presidential Majority, the governing coalition.
Ahmed Daher
Football player
Ahmed Daher, is a Djiboutian international footballer who plays as a striker. Daher is the leading scorer for the Djibouti national football team and debuted against Uganda in 2007. He played in three qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Barkat Gourad Hamadou
Politician
Barkat Gourad Hamadou was the Prime Minister of Djibouti from 2 October 1978 until 7 March 2001.
Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed
Politician
Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed is a Djiboutian politician who has been Prime Minister of Djibouti since 2013. A longtime member of the ruling People's Rally for Progress, he previously served as Minister of Agriculture from 2005 to 2011 and as Minister of Defense from 2011 to 2013.
Yacin Elmi Bouh
Politician
Yacin Elmi Bouh is a Djiboutian politician. He was Minister of Finance from 1997 to 2005 and has been Minister of the Interior and Decentralization since 22 May 2005.
Mohamed Dini Farah
Man
Mohamed Dini Farah is a Djiboutian politician. He is a former minister and President of the Parliamentary Group of the People's Rally for Progress, currently serving as a deputy in the National Assembly of Djibouti. Farah was born in Tadjourah. He was Minister of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform from 8 June 1995 to 19 April 1997, then Minister of Public Works. Farah was elected to the National Assembly in the December 1997 parliamentary election as the second candidate on the joint candidate list of the RPP and the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy in Tadjourah Region. Following this election, he was appointed as Minister of Justice, in charge of Human Rights, on 28 December 1997. Farah was subsequently appointed as Minister of Health on 12 May 1999. He was re-elected in the January 2003 parliamentary election as the second candidate on the candidate list of the governing coalition, the Union for a Presidential Majority, in Tadjourah Region. In the National Assembly, he became the President of the RPP Parliamentary Group. In addition to serving on the RPP Central Committee, Farah was elected to the RPP Executive Committee as the party's National Secretary for Youth on 3 July 2003. He is also Honorary President of the RPP National Youth League as of 2003.
Mumin Gala
Olympic Track and field Athlete
Mumin Gala is a Djiboutian runner. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 5000m event and placed thirteenth.
Yasmin Farah Hassan
Olympic Table Tennis Player
Yasmin Farah is a Djiboutian table tennis player. She is competing for Djibouti at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Ali Abdi Farah
Politician
Ali Abdi Farah is a politician in Djibouti. Farah served as diplomatic attaché to the President of the Republic, as head of general administration and consular affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs, and as First Adviser to the Embassy of Djibouti in Tunisia. He was appointed as Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources on June 8, 1995 and was elected to the National Assembly in the December 1997 parliamentary election as the ninth candidate on the joint candidate list of the RPP and the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy. He was subsequently moved to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in charge of Relations with Parliament on May 12, 1999. In the January 2003 parliamentary election, Farah was the 11th candidate on the candidate list of the ruling coalition, the Union for a Presidential Majority, in the District of Djibouti. Farah is a member of the ruling party, the People's Rally for Progress, and as of 2003, he is a member of the RPP Executive Committee, responsible for external relations. In the government named on May 22, 2005, Farah was moved to the post of Minister of Communication and Culture, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications, and Government Spokesman. In the February 2008 parliamentary election, Farah was the eighth candidate on the UMP's candidate list for the District of Djibouti.
Ougoureh Kifleh Ahmed
Man
Ougoureh Kifleh Ahmed is a Djiboutian politician who served in the government of Djibouti as Minister of Defense from 1999 to 2011. He has also served as Secretary-General of the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy.
Zourah Ali
Olympic athlete
Zourah Ali is a Djiboutian runner. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 400m event, she was not qualified to the semifinals, she ran 400 meters in 1:05.37 minutes and ended the games in the 44th place. She was the flag bearer for Djibouti at the opening ceremony.
Ahmed Daoud
Footballer
Ahmed Daoud is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Abdourahman Osman
Swimmer
Abdourahman Osman is a Djiboutian swimmer specializing in freestyle. He competed 50 m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Ahmed Mahdi
Soccer Midfielder
Ahmed Mahdi is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Ali Feiruz
Musician
Ali Abdi Feiruz, known as Ali Feiruz, was a prominent Somali musician.
Sally Faissal Abdourahman Raguib
Olympic athlete
Sally Raguib is a judoka from Djibouti.
Waberi Hachi
Soccer Defender
Waberi Hachi is a footballer for the Djiboutian soccer team. Hachi made his international senior debut against Malawi on May 31, 2008. He was part of the Djibouti squad for 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Galal Ramzi
Soccer Defender
Galal Ramzi is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Ali Yassin
Soccer Goalkeeper
Ali Yassin is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Mohamed Liban
Soccer Midfielder
Mohamed Liban is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Guelleh Batal.
Hussein Yassin Miguil
Soccer Forward
Hussein Yassin Miguil is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Societe Immobiliere de Djibouti.
Moussa Hirir
Soccer Midfielder
Moussa Hirir is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Kartileh DjibSat.
Ahmed-Idriss Moussa
Man
Ahmed-Idriss Moussa is a politician from Djibouti who served in the French National Assembly from 1962-1967. He was the main opposition candidate in the 1999 presidential election.
Hassan Djama Ilyass
Soccer Midfielder
Hassan Djama Ilyass is a Djiboutian footballer .
Darar Aboubaker
Soccer Forward
Darar Aboubaker is a Djiboutian footballer .
Said Riyad
Soccer Midfielder
Said Riyad is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Abchir Houssein
Soccer Midfielder
Abchir Houssein is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Taliq Abdelharam Sharif
Man
Taliq Abedelharam Sharif Statesman, Sudanese National, pirate and Entrepreneur who has risen to worldwide fame through his efforts to keep the peace in his native Central Africa. He has recently come under severe criticism under false accusations of aiding the notorious Janjaweed rebels in the Sudan.
Youssouf Abdourahman
Soccer Goalkeeper
Youssouf Abdourahman is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Daher Mohamed Kadar
Soccer Defender
Daher Mohamed Kadar is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Hannad Sheikh
Soccer Goalkeeper
Hannad Sheikh is Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Moussa Warsama
Soccer Midfielder
Moussa Warsama is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Guelleh Batal.
Abdallah Mohamed
Soccer Midfielder
Abdallah Mohamed is a Djiboutian footballer .
Mouhoumed Ahmed-Id
Soccer Forward
Mouhoumed Ahmed-Id is a Djiboutian footballer .
Daoud Bouh Samatar
Soccer Midfielder
Daoud Bouh Samatar is a Djiboutian footballer.
Omar Elmi Aboubaker
Soccer Forward
Omar Elmi Aboubaker is a Djiboutian footballer .
Hassan Abdoulrahman
Soccer Defender
Hassan Abdoulrahman is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Abdi Hassan Mohamed Kadar
Soccer Midfielder
Abdi Hassan Mohamed Kadar is a Djiboutian footballer.
Miad Charmare
Soccer Forward
Miad Charmare is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Daoud Wais
Soccer Defender
Daoud Wais is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Egueh Mahdi
Soccer Defender
Egueh Mahdi is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti national football team.
Hassan Ali Daher
Soccer Defender
Hassan Ali Daher is a Djiboutian footballer who plays for Djibouti National Football Team.