Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Female Heads of State of Djibouti (Female Suffrage 1946 or 1957, right to stand for elections 1986)Formerly known as French Somaliland, the Republic of Djibouti became independent 1977

Also see Djibouti Ministers

1992- Deputy Head of State Kadidja Abeba
Until her appointment as 1. President of the Juridical Court of the Court of Appeal , she was councillor to the Supreme Court and from around 2000 she became President of the Supreme Court, and in 2011 the Tribunal of the First Instance and the Court of Appeals were said to be presided over by women. Later appointed to the Presidency of another court and is still mentioned as Deputy Head of State.

Last update 03.03.16