Djibouti's ruling party nominates Ismail Guelleh for a sixth presidential term.

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The People's Rally for Progress party, the ruling party in Djibouti, has nominated President Ismail Omar Guelleh to run in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. Guelleh's nomination, who has been in power since 1999, comes after a constitutional amendment that allowed him to run again, amid expectations of his victory due to his party's dominance of the political scene in the country. The President confirmed his acceptance of the nomination, calling for strengthening national unity, sustainable development, and preserving national stability.