Djibouti: Guelleh seeks sixth term with no real competition

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, 78, runs for a sixth presidential term in Djibouti despite previous pledges to step down.

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The long-ruling leader faces no real opposition, consolidating control in this strategic Horn of Africa nation.

This contest holds major geopolitical significance in a volatile region where Djibouti plays a key maritime role.

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