Djibouti president Guelleh claims election victory to retain power since 1999

Djibouti's president Ismail Omar Guelleh claimed victory in a presidential election that would secure him a sixth consecutive term. At 78, Guelleh has led the strategically located Horn of Africa nation since 1999 and won over 97 percent of the vote in the last election in 2021. Early election results show he has a significant lead.