The Associated Press published on 24 February 2023 an article titled "Djibouti Holds Parliamentary Vote Branded as Sham by Opposition."
Two political parties are contesting on 24 February seats in Djibouti's 65-member National Assembly. The party of President Ismail Omar Guelleh is expected to win an overwhelming majority. The principal opposition political parties are boycotting the election and charging that it will not be free and fair.
