Djibouti’s president declares victory in election

Djibouti’s longtime leader, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has declared victory after Friday’s election, saying he is set to begin a sixth consecutive term. “Re‑elected,” the 78‑year‑old wrote in a social media post after preliminary results showed him with a commanding lead over his challenger. With about 6 percent of ballots counted, a tally compiled by AFP […]