Ismail Omar Guelleh Wins 6th Term In Djibouti

Ismail Omar Guelleh secured a 6th term with 97.81% of the votes in Djibouti. The 78-year-old has ruled since 1999, succeeding Hassan Gouled Aptidon. He faced lone challenger Mohamed Farah Samatar in a low-competition race. Djibouti remains strategically vital, hosting global military bases and key trade routes that support its economy and regional significance.