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Politics - 4 April 2026

Djibouti opposition candidate Samatar launches campaign with rally in Tadjourah

By Sarah Ndaya3 min readFrançais

Tadjourah, Djibouti, March 28, 2026 - Opposition candidate Mohamed Farah Samatar has officially launched his presidential campaign with a major rally in the city of Tadjourah. Running under the banner of the Centre of United Democrats (CDU), Samatar addressed a large crowd of supporters, outlining his vision for the country ahead of upcoming elections. During the rally, he called for peaceful political change and emphasized the need for greater transparency in governance, positioning his campaign as an alternative to the current leadership.

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