Niger President Issoufou 'Absolutely' Confident of Victory As Polls Close

21 February 2016

Under tight security, Niger has wrapped up its presidential election. President Issoufou stood his ground as opponents alleged corruption.

The atmosphere was tense but peaceful in Niger on Sunday as the presidential polls closed in the landlocked African country.

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