Djibouti: Ismail Omar Guelleh close to winning a 6th term

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Djibouti

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Djibouti: Ismail Omar Guelleh close to winning a 6th term

Djibouti's leader Ismail Omar Guelleh is expected to win the presidential election on Friday, extending his 27-year rule. At 78, Guelleh, known as 'IOG', has ruled the country with an iron fist since 1999 and faces only a low-profile opponent. With a divided opposition, his election is seen as a symbolic competition.

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