Democracy in Djibouti
President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has ruled since 1999 and was re-elected in 2021 with over 97% of the vote amid an opposition boycott. Djibouti’s elections are routinely criticized for lack of pluralism, and the ruling party maintains tight control over state institutions.
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