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• Apr 11, 2011: Djibouti: President Ismael Omar Guelleh wins third term, BBC News (2011) The article presents the results of the presidential elections in Djibouti. Incumbent President Guelleh has won 80 per cent of the votes according to the Electoral Commission. Some observers say that the elections were uncompetitive. Mr. Guelleh had only one challenger, and last year the parliament amended the constitution allowing Guelleh to seek a third term in office.
• Mar 03, 2011: Djibouti: opposition ordered to postpone protest, Reuters (2011) In tis news article; Djibouti has ordered its opposition to postpone an anti-government protest set for Friday after a previous rally turned violent, a cabinet minister said on Thursday, as a wave of political unrest sweeps north Africa.
• Dec 23, 2010: Djibouti at risk of becoming “a terrorist haven”, warns candidate for 2011 presidential elections, Djib Talk (2010) Djibouti at risk of becoming “a terrorist haven”, warns candidate for 2011 presidential elections International Djibouti businessman declares intention to oppose President Guelleh. "I am confident that the current President will have no choice but to allow a free and fair election.”Abdourahman Boreh said, the former Chairman of Djibouti’s Ports and Free Ports Authority, and to ensure that the elections are free and fair, Mr Boreh has set out a list of demands.
• May 22, 2008: Djibouti legislative elections in pictures, New York Times (2008) By New York Times
• May 22, 2008: Djibouti leader wins one-man poll Djibouti's incumbent leader, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has won presidential elections boycotted by the opposition and in which he was the sole candidate.
• May 22, 2008: Djibouti on election footing,AED(2007)
• May 22, 2008: Parliamentary Elections in Djibouti overview and results, Wikipedia 2008 The parliamentary election was held in Djibouti on 8 February 2008. There were 65 candidates running for the 65 parliamentary seats.