"Lawmakers scrapped presidential age limits last year, allowing incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh to compete for another term. Guelleh has governed Djibouti since 1999, winning re-election in 2021 with 98 percent of the vote."
"Voter turnout has been low in the early hours of the election, with reports indicating that some polling stations opened late. Human rights groups have accused authorities of abuses and repressing political activity."
"Two of the main opposition parties have boycotted elections since 2016, and the government has denied allegations of political repression. Provisional results are expected shortly after polling closes."
Voters in Djibouti are participating in a presidential election where incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh is expected to win a sixth term. The removal of presidential age limits last year allowed Guelleh, aged 78, to run again. His opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, leads a party without parliamentary representation. Voter turnout has been low, with reports of polling stations opening late. Human rights groups have raised concerns about political repression, while the government denies these claims. International organizations are observing the election process.
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