By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
Djibouti, 10 April 2026 Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh cast his vote on Friday in the country’s presidential election, expressing confidence in the outcome as polling continued nationwide, state media reported.
Guelleh, who is seeking another term in office, voted in the capital alongside his wife Kadra Mahamoud Haid at a polling station in Djibouti District.
Speaking to the press after voting, Guelleh said he was confident about the results of the election and expected strong public support for his candidacy.
“I have no doubt that the voting operations will proceed as always in order and calm throughout our territory,” he said, adding that the election would contribute to national cohesion.
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More than 256,000 voters are registered to participate in the election, which pits Guelleh against opposition candidate Mohamed Farah Samatar.
Guelleh is widely seen as the frontrunner, based on his long tenure and previous election results, according to officials.
Preliminary results are expected later on Friday night into Saturday, election authorities said.