Eye on Africa - Strategic Djibouti to Vote in Presidential Election

Two-man race: Djibouti’s President Guelleh set to extend 27-year rule

Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.

Djibouti's Guelleh set to win sixth presidential term amid Red Sea chokepoint's rising strategic importance

Ismail Omar Guelleh is widely expected to secure a sixth term on April 10, underscoring entrenched political dominance as Djibouti’s strategic position at the Bab-el-Mandeb chokepoint gains renewed global focus.

Djibouti Ends High-Stakes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally, Nation Turns to Ballot

Addis Ababa -- Djibouti has wrapped up a vibrant and closely watched presidential campaign, as tens of thousands of supporters flooded Hassan Gouled Stadium for the final rally ahead of voting day.

Djibouti's Ismail Omar Guelleh expected to win sixth term in Friday's presidential vote

Djibouti’s leader Ismail Omar Guelleh held his final campaign rally on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s presidential election. Facing a divided and largely silenced opposition, Guelleh is expected to extend his 27-year rule of the strategically located Horn of Africa nation.

Eye on Africa - Strategic Djibouti to vote in presidential election

In tonight's edition, Djibouti heads to the polls this weekend in a presidential election widely expected to extend the rule of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Also, Pope Leo is set to become the first head of the Catholic Church to visit Algeria. And the Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea Bissau is now part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List.