Two-man race: Djibouti’s President Guelleh set to extend 27-year rule
Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.

Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.






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Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested for alleged misconduct tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.