Djibouti's Guelleh Secures Sixth Term with Overwhelming Victory

President Ismail Omar Guelleh has cemented his sixth term in office, extending his decades-long rule over Djibouti with an overwhelming 97.81% of the vote. The election, held Friday, saw a voter turnout of 80.4%, with roughly 256,000 registered voters participating. Guelleh's only challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, a largely marginalized opposition figure, garnered just 2.19%. The dominance of Guelleh’s campaign left little room for suspense — his rallies drew thousands, while his opponent strug