Djibouti's Guelleh Faces Low-Profile Rival
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh will face a low-profile challenger in the presidential election. The election is set to take place next month.
Amara Diallo
Senior Africa Correspondent
Introduction to the Election
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the country for nearly three decades, will face a single challenger in the upcoming presidential election.
The Challenger
The challenger is a little-known individual, according to an official decree published on Wednesday. The election is scheduled to take place next month.
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