Voters in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti were choosing a new parliament on Friday in an election boycotted by the main opposition parties.
The election is being held amid speculation over a potential successor to President Ismael Omar Guelleh, one of Africa's longest serving leaders, who has ruled the nation with an iron fist since 1999.
Guelleh's ruling Union for Presidential Majority (UMP) is one of only two parties taking part and is certain of victory.
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