Djibouti’s parliament clears a path for President Guelleh to stay — what it means at home and abroad
In a move that tightens the grip of a long-serving leader while exposing a geopolitical paradox, Djibouti’s parliament voted to remove the constitutional age limit for the presidency, effectively opening the door for 77‑year‑old Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek another five‑year term in the April 2026 election.
The measure, adopted with the support of 65 members of parliament according to the speaker, Dileita Mohamed Dileita, is…