Djibouti Election Unfolds at Strategic Shipping Chokepoint

Djibouti is holding a presidential election on Friday, where President Ismail Omar Guelleh aims to extend his 27-year rule. Over 256,000 voters will choose between Guelleh and Mohamed Farah Samatar, a former ruling party member. Critics, including Omar Ali Ewado, describe the vote as a 'masquerade', pointing out the lack of genuine competition.