Ismail Omar Guelleh wins sixth term in Djibouti with 97 percent of votes
Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh won the presidential election in Djibouti with 97 percent of official votes, securing his sixth consecutive term in office.
Published 13sem·2 sources✓ ConfirmedNotable·updated 13sem
Guelleh has been in power since 1999. The national assembly removed the presidential age limit the previous year, allowing the head of state to run despite his advanced age.
The election takes place in a political context where presidential contests in Djibouti offer limited electoral competition against the incumbent.
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