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Djibouti's President Guelleh Considers Possible Sixth Term Amidst Constitutional Concerns MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a candid interview with The Africa Report, President Isma'il Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, who has been at the helm since 1999, hinted at a potential sixth term candidacy in the upcoming elections. This possibility raises eyebrows, given the constitutional restriction barring candidates over 75. Yet, in his words, “I won’t answer that now,” Guelleh left the door tantalizingly open.…

The Complex Political Landscape of Djibouti At the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Djibouti, a country that has often flown under the radar in global affairs. However, one name stands out prominently in its political arena: President Ismail Omar Guelleh. Having held the presidency since 1999, Guelleh's tenure has evolved into a tapestry of stability interwoven with the complexities of governance. In a recent interview with The Africa Report, Guelleh, now 77 years old, navigated questions about a potential sixth term in…

Mogadishu (AX) – A gentle hum of anticipation filled the air as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed Parliament on Saturday—a collective assembly of minds gathered to mark the opening of its sixth session in Mogadishu. Is there a time more apt for reflection and hope than the dawn of a new parliamentary session? President Mohamud seized this moment, directing the statesmen's attention to the seismic military movements against the entrenched forces of ISIS and Al-Shabaab in the arid expanses of Northeastern State…

In a chilling display of justice, authorities in eastern Afghanistan have carried out the execution of a convicted murderer by gunfire in a public sports stadium. This marks the sixth public execution since the Taliban reclaimed power. The condemned man met his fate at the hands of a member of the victim's family, all witnessed by a crowd of thousands gathered in Gardez, Paktia province's capital, as reported by a journalist on the scene. The evening leading up to the execution, the governor’s office made a social media…

Ivorian Christelle Hien Kouame won the sixth edition of the Challenge App Afrique Award with her platform "Take the leaves", which provides access to school programs in the format of course summaries by chapter and by subject, followed by a series of…

In Chad, dozens of party leaders and members of civil society were arrested this Saturday, March 27, while protesting against a sixth term by the head of state, Idriss Deby Itno, before being released at the end of the day. This eighth week of demonstration responded to the call for general dissatisfaction launched by the opposition and civil society associations. Some districts in N'Djamena were upset this Saturday morning and then in the late afternoon by protesters with clear slogans: "No to the sixth term!" No to the…

Idriss Déby Itno held a big meeting on Saturday 13 March in the main stadium in the capital. In front of a conquered public, the outgoing head of state, who had secured his victory in the first round, renewed promises to develop Chad. as reported from Ndjamena, Madjiasra nakoIt is from a platform located in the middle of the…