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Djibouti has started the construction of a Sh20.7 billion ($160 million) energy and logistics terminal that could reshape the region’s economic prospects.
Guelleh said his government will also focus on deepening regional economic integration while strengthening infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the Horn of Africa into a major trade hub.
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday claimed victory in an election that secured a sixth straight term in the strategically placed Horn of Africa nation.
Two hours after polls officially opened at 6:00 am (0300 GMT), voting had begun across the capital, Djibouti City, though some polling stations opened late, AFP journalists observed.
Djibouti heads to the polls today in a familiar and orderly electoral process, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh widely regarded as clear favourite.
Djibouti's leader Ismail Omar Guelleh is expected to win a presidential election on Friday, extending his 27-year rule of the tiny, highly strategic Horn of Africa nation.
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