Familial discontent doubtless was stoked by Rahmon’s recent purge of relatives from top governmental positions, moves designed apparently to clear the way for his eldest and favored son, Rustam ...

Rahmon, one of the world's longest-serving leaders ... With his election as chair of the Tajik parliament's upper house, Rustam Emomali is now officially second-in-line to the presidency.

Over the past few years, Rahmon has openly groomed his son, Rustam Emomali, as his successor, installing him as the mayor of the capital city Dushanbe, and naming him speaker of the Tajik senate ...

Emomali Rahmon marks 25 years as leader of Tajikistan this month, and the state media are using song, verse and even book-readings to boost his cult of personality. You Are Worthy, a song ...

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 23. The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has appointed Emomali Sobirzoda as the new minister of defense of the country, Trend reports via the presidential ...

TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on his 71st birthday as he hailed the Tajik leader’s personal contribution to enhancing the ...