"Guelleh secured 97.81 percent of the votes cast on Friday, according to official results published by Djibouti's state-run news agency. His sole opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, earned just 2.19 percent of votes."
"Voter turnout was 80.4 percent on Friday, according to Djibouti media outlets. Roughly a quarter of the population about 256,000 people were registered to vote."
"Guelleh has ruled Djibouti's population of roughly one million since 1999. Politicians last year removed presidential age limits, allowing him to seek another five years in power."
Ismail Omar Guelleh has been re-elected as President of Djibouti, winning 97.81% of the votes in the latest elections. His opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, received only 2.19% and his party holds no parliamentary seats. Voter turnout was reported at 80.4%, with approximately 256,000 registered voters. Guelleh, who has ruled since 1999, benefited from the removal of presidential age limits, allowing him to extend his rule. Campaign rallies showed significant support for Guelleh, contrasting with low attendance at Samatar's events.
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