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Niger Votes With Opposition Leader in Hospital

Opposition candidate Hama Amadou was taken from his jail cell and flown to a Paris hospital four days before the runoff election.

Niger: Niger Votes in Runoff Amid Opposition Boycott

Al Jazeera, 20 March 2016

Niger is holding its first-ever presidential run-off, with incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou on track for a second term after his main rival was flown from jail to a Paris hospital for… Read more »

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Niger: Opposition Coalition to Boycott Niger Runoff Poll

Al Jazeera, 9 March 2016

Niger's opposition coalition says its jailed candidate Hama Amadou will boycott the runoff race against President Mahamadou Issoufou, in a poll expected to grant the incumbent a… Read more »
Niger: Election - Hama Amadou Likely Not to Contest

Cameroon Tribune, 9 March 2016

His opposition coalition has announced its withdrawal from the presidential election run-off of March 20. Read more »
Niger: Opposition Leader Flown From Jail to Paris Hospital

VOA, 21 March 2016

Niger's opposition presidential candidate Hama Amadou was taken from his Niamey jail cell and flown to a Paris hospital Wednesday, four days before a runoff election. Read more »
Niger: The Nation Votes in Presidential Runoff

VOA, 21 March 2016

Voters in Niger are choosing a president Sunday, with incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou in line to easily win the runoff after his jailed opponent was flown out of the country for… Read more »

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Top Candidate in Jail as Niger Votes

A jailed candidate facing baby-trafficking charges was among the top contenders to challenge President Mahamadou Issoufou. Read more »
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