Summary
Djibouti is holding presidential elections, and the current leader, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, is expected to win a sixth term. Djibouti is important globally because of its strategic location and many foreign military bases. The election has attracted international attention with observers from a regional bloc present.
Key Facts
- Djibouti's presidential elections are scheduled for Friday.
- President Ismail Omar Guelleh is seeking a sixth term in office.
- Djibouti is strategically located at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial point for global trade.
- The country hosts military bases from the U.S., France, and China, among others.
- About 243,471 Djiboutians are registered to vote, which is a quarter of the population.
- Djibouti removed age limits for its presidency last year, allowing Guelleh to run again.
- Election observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are monitoring the elections.
- Djibouti is notable for its political stability in a region with frequent conflicts.
