World’s militaries will be closely watching the upcoming Djibouti elections for changes in policy

Under the baking hot sun in Djibouti’s capital, campaign posters of President Ismail Omar Guelleh line the buildings and supporters clad in the ruling coalition’s colors parade the streets looking to win over voters ahead of Friday’s national election. With a divided opposition and no strong challenger, Guelleh is widely expected to extend his 17-year grip…

Map of Djibouti In Djibouti, France also has its largest number of troops on the continent, and China is building its own fortification, with similar plans afoot for both Russia and Japan. In time, tiny Djibouti could become home to the highest number of foreign soldiers per square kilometre of any country. President Ismaïl Guelleh has…