Djibouti's President Guelleh secures sixth term with landslide win
President Ismail Omar Guelleh has extended his decades-long rule in Djibouti, claiming victory with an overwhelming 97.81 percent of the vote. The 78-year-old leader faced little challenge, as his lone opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, secured just 2.19 percent. This election marks Guelleh's sixth consecutive term, made possible after age limits were scrapped last year. Voter turnout stood at 80.4 percent, with roughly 256,000 registered voters participating. The polls remained open an hour beyon