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Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh takes oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at the People's Palace in Djibouti City, Djibouti, May 9, 2026. [Xinhua]
President Ismail Omar Guelleh has pledged to accelerate economic growth for Djibouti, aimed at improving transport connectivity and strengthening cooperation among neighbouring countries.
Speaking on Saturday after he was officially sworn in for a sixth term, 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 and logistics hub.
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