Djibouti
Djibouti is a republic ruled by a powerful president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been in office since 1999 and is not subject to term limits. While Djibouti technically has a multiparty political system, the ruling Union for a Presidential Majority (UMP) uses authoritarian means to maintain its dominant position.
Freedom in the World — Djibouti Country Report
Djibouti is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
News & Perspectives on Djibouti
Kenya, Ethiopia: Tillerson Visit Brings Opportunity to Emphasize Democracy
Press release
March 5, 2018