Inner circles | Djibouti
Kept on a tight leash, Aboubaker Omar Hadi rules over Djibouti's ports
The chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority Aboubaker Omar Hadi has become a major asset for the small state as he continues to build a lucrative business empire around its ports. Hadi has the full trust of President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is careful, however, to keep him in his place.