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Djibouti's veteran leader Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday claimed victory in a presidential election that would give him a sixth straight term. The post Djibouti president Guelleh claims election victory to retain power since 1999 appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti is expected to secure a sixth term in office after the country's age limits for presidential candidates were lifted. This move paves the way for his continued leadership.
Djibouti is holding a presidential election where the incumbent leader, Ismail Omar Guelleh, is seeking a sixth term after politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year.
Djibouti is holding a presidential election on Friday, widely expected to extend President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s 27-year rule. The strategically located country hosts major foreign military bases and sits on a key global shipping route facing current pressures.