Barkat Gourad Hamadou

ModernPoliticianDjibouti1930 — ?

Longest-serving Djiboutian prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1930

Country

Djibouti

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)73

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score57.4

Barkat Gourad Hamadou — Complete Timeline

1978 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of DjiboutiPolitical Action◆ Major

Barkat Gourad Hamadou was appointed Prime Minister of Djibouti by President Hassan Gouled Aptidon. He served for over 22 years, making him the longest-serving prime minister in Djibouti's history.

LeadershipDjiboutiGovernment

Impact: national

1994 AD

Signed the 1994 Peace Agreement with FRUDPolitical Action◆ Major

Barkat Gourad Hamadou played a key role in negotiating and signing the 1994 peace agreement with the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy (FRUD), ending a three-year rebellion. The agreement brought stability to Djibouti.

Peace AgreementCivil WarDjibouti

Impact: nationalconstructive

2001 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Barkat Gourad Hamadou resigned as Prime Minister in 2001, citing health reasons. His resignation marked the end of an era in Djiboutian politics, as he had been a central figure in the government for over two decades.

ResignationPoliticsDjibouti

Impact: national