Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

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Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

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Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh secured a sixth term in office with 97.8% of the vote in the recent election. The 78-year-old leader defeated his sole challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, who received 2.19% of the vote. Most of the opposition boycotted the election, alleging a lack of free political activity. Guelleh, who has been in power for 27 years, ran after a constitutional amendment removed the presidential age limit. Djibouti's strategic location on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route, makes it a significant location for international military bases, including those of the US, China, and France. Guelleh is only the second president of Djibouti since its independence from France in 1977.

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The leaders of the main opposition parties said there was no free political activity.

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Leaders of main opposition parties have boycotted elections since 2016.

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Guelleh is only Djibouti's second president since it gained independence from France in 1977.

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Mohamed Farah Samatar got 2.19% of the vote.

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Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh won an election with 97.8% of the vote.

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Italy 30% Dahir Ahmed Farah 30% Japan 30% Middle East 40% United States 40% China 40% Suez Canal 40% Mohamed Farah Samatar 50% Bab el-Mandeb Strait 50% France ×250% Djibouti ×680% Ismail Omar Guelleh ×590%

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election 100% ismail omar guelleh 90% djibouti 90% presidential term 70% opposition boycott 60% political stability 60% strategic location 50% horn of africa 50% political activity 40%