Djibouti President Successfully Re-elected, Embarks on 6th Term to Continue Long Rule
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Djibouti's President Guelleh has secured his sixth term in office, extending his long rule of 27 years. The election saw him win by an overwhelming majority against a virtually unknown opponent, following a constitutional amendment that removed the age limit for candidates.
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- Q: How long has Guelleh ruled the country of Djibouti?
- A: Guelleh has ruled the small country of 1 million people for 27 years.
- Q: Which countries have stationed military bases and troops within Djibouti?
- A: Military bases and troops from France, the United States, China, Japan, and Italy are stationed in Djibouti.
- Q: What change allowed Guelleh to run for president despite his age?
- A: A constitutional amendment in November last year abolished the age limit of 75 for presidential candidates.
- Q: Who did Guelleh succeed as the president of Djibouti in 1999?
- A: Guelleh succeeded Djibouti's first president, Hassan Gouled Aptidon, in 1999.
- Q: What percentage of the vote did Mohamed Farah Samatar garner in the election?
- A: Mohamed Farah Samatar, leader of the Unified Democratic Centre party, garnered only about 3.5% of the votes.