Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh has been granted a potential lifeline to extend his rule, as lawmakers recently abolished the country's presidential age limit. The move, made last year, has paved the way for Guelleh to seek re-election for an unprecedented fourth term, despite being in his 80s. The decision has raised concerns among opposition groups and human rights advocates, who argue that it undermines democratic principles and perpetuates a culture of authoritarianism in the East African nation. As Guelleh's tenure nears its end, the implications of this ruling are set to be felt in the country's fragile democratic landscape.
Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.
