#SAUDI #ARABIA PUSHES TO END U.S. #BLOCKADE OF STRAIT: Saudi Arabia has called on the U.S. to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz fearing that Iran could retaliate by closing the Bab Al-Mandeb strait, another crucial shipping route chokepoint, located between Yemen and #Djibouti. https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-us-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-25fbd430?mod=hp_lead_pos7

Felicitamos al presidente de la Republica de #Djibouti, @IsmailOguelleh, por su reelección.

Ratificamos la firme voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo las entrañables relaciones de amistad y cooperación con el hermano pueblo yibutense.

Africa: The Preliminary Statement - the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election: [African Union] I. INTRODUCTION http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TS12Rf #Africa #Djibouti #Elections #AfricanUnion #ElectionObservation
And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin at the weekend highlighted how a costly electoral system is reshaping democracy

The Guardian

#Ethiopia rejected a 60% stake in #Djibouti’s #Tadjoura port—pushing instead for a strategic #corridor. A bold move reshaping #power & #trade routes in the #HornOfAfrica. #Somaliland

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-ethiopia-reject-port-stake-corridor/

Djibouti Says Ethiopia Rejected Majority Port Stake, Seeking Corridor Access Instead | Saxafi Media

Djibouti says Ethiopia rejected a 60% stake in Tadjoura port, instead demanding a corridor deal. The move signals Addis Ababa’s push for greater control over sea access in the Horn of Africa

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#Djibouti delivers a 97.81% landslide. #Somaliland delivers competitive #elections for 30+ years. The contrast is reshaping the debate on #democracy in #Africa.

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-landslide-election-somaliland-democratic/

Djibouti’s 97.81% Landslide Election Sparks Scrutiny As Somaliland’s 30-Year Democratic Record Draws Contrast | Saxafi Media

Djibouti’s landslide election victory for Ismaïl Omar Guelleh raises concerns as analysts contrast it with Somaliland’s 30+ years of competitive elections and peaceful transfers of power

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Djibouti president wins election with 97 8% of vote, state media says

President Ismael Omar Guelleh has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, securing a sixth term and extending his 27-year rule in Djibouti, state media reports. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #africa #djibouti #election #politics #world #worldnews Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X: Follow Reuters on…

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Djibouti president wins election with 97 8% of vote, state media says

President Ismael Omar Guelleh has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, securing a sixth term and extending his 27-year rule in Djibouti, state media reports. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #africa #djibouti #election #politics #world #worldnews Read the story here: https://reut.rs/41oN5gl 👉 Subscri

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“Not an #election — a ritual.” #Djibouti’s 97.81% result & @_AfricanUnion praise spark sharp #criticism over #democracy, #power, & the #future of #governance in #Africa. #Somaliland @IsmailOguelleh

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-election-2026-au-praise-guelleh-democracy/

Djibouti Election 2026: AU Praise For Guelleh’s 97.81% Win Sparks Criticism Over Democracy | Saxafi Media

Djibouti’s president Ismaïl Omar Guelleh wins 97.81% of the vote as AU praise draws criticism. Analyst Hélène Bailly calls the election a “ritual,” raising concerns over governance and democratic standards

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#Djibouti’s longtime leader @IsmailOguelleh wins a 6th term with 97.81% of the vote as opposition boycotts, raising fresh questions about #democracy & #stability in a key #RedSea state. #Somaliland #Elections

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-guelleh-sixth-term-with-97-boycott/

Djibouti’s Guelleh Wins Sixth Term With 97.81% Vote Amid Boycott And Democracy Concerns | Saxafi Media

Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secures a sixth term with 97.81% of the vote as opposition boycotts election, raising concerns over democracy, constitutional changes, and regional stability

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Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh wins sixth term in office

Djibouti’s long-serving President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh claimed a landslide election victory on Saturday, securing a sixth consecutive term in office with nearly 98 percent of the vote.

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260410-djibouti-leader-claims-sixth-straight-term

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Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh wins sixth term in office

Djibouti’s long-serving President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh claimed a landslide election victory on Saturday, securing a sixth consecutive term in office with nearly 98 percent of the vote. 

FRANCE 24