The 78-year-old leader, who was has ruled the small nation for 27 years with an iron grip, declared in a social media post on Saturday that he had been 'reelected'. Early results gave him a huge lead over his little-known opponent in Friday's election.

The 78-year-old leader, who was has ruled the small nation for 27 years with an iron grip, declared in a social media post on Saturday that he had been 'reelected'. Early results…

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.