Morocco's King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to Ismail Omar Guelleh following his re-election as President of the Republic of Djibouti. The message was sent on Monday, April 14, 2026, according to a statement from the Moroccan royal cabinet.
In the message, the King expressed his warm congratulations and sincere wishes for success to President Guelleh. He also expressed his confidence that the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Djibouti would continue to grow.
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has led Djibouti since 1999, was declared the winner of the presidential election held on Friday, April 11, 2026. The Djibouti constitutional council confirmed his victory with over 90% of the vote, as reported by the country's official news agency, Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI).
The election saw Guelleh face a single challenger, businessman Zakaria Ismail Farah. The Moroccan monarch's message is part of a series of diplomatic congratulations following the election result.
