Niger: Presidential Election Heads to February Runoff

A former interior minister is tipped to succeed President Mahamadou Issoufou. Niger is attempting its first peaceful transfer of power since gaining independence from France 60 years ago.

Niger's presidential election is headed to a runoff poll in February after the country's ruling party candidate failed to secure enough votes in the first round.

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