Djibouti's Longtime Ruler Extends Grip With Landslide Victory
Ismail Omar Guelleh, Djibouti's president for nearly three decades, has won a sixth term in office with a staggering 97.8% of the vote, in an election boycotted by the main opposition.
In a resounding display of political dominance, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the 78-year-old president of Djibouti, has secured an unprecedented sixth term in office, winning a staggering 97.8% of the vote in an election that was boycotted by the main opposition candidates. Guelleh's victory extends his already 27-year rule over the strategic East African nation, which serves as a hub for global powers vying for influence in the region.
The election, which took place on April 9th, was widely criticized by international observers as lacking in genuine political competition. The main opposition parties in Djibouti opted to sit out the vote, citing a lack of fairness and transparency in the electoral process. This decision left Guelleh with little meaningful opposition, allowing him to cement his grip on power with an overwhelming majority.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
