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Niger Gears Up For What Could Be First Democratic Transition

Approximately 7,4 million Nigeriens will cast their vote in presidential and legislative elections on December 27, 2020. This could see the country's first democratic transition of power since independence. Unlike some of his counterparts in neighbouring countries, incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou, who has already served two terms, will not be standing for reelection. He thus paves the way for a peaceful transition of power between two elected candidates, a first for the West African country, which has seen four coups since its independence from France in 1960.

Niger: Election Just the Start of Challenges for A New President

DW, 22 December 2020

Niger holds presidential elections on December 27, which could see the country's first democratic transition of power since independence. But the new president faces problems from… Read more »
Niger: Niger's Elections Are Unlikely to Break the Political Deadlock

ISS, 10 December 2020

On 13 and 27 December, some 7.4 million Nigeriens vote in the country's local, legislative and presidential elections. The polls could mark the first peaceful transfer of power… Read more »

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Lessons From Mali as Niger, Burkina Faso Prepare Polls

Despite heightened insecurity and the Covid-19 pandemic, Burkina Faso and Niger will forge ahead with their elections. Burkina Faso will hold its first round of presidential and ... Read more »
- West Africa: Lessons From Mali As Burkina and Niger Head for the Polls
- Niger: To Better Address the Covid-19 Crisis, Niger Should Focus On Health Measures and On Protecting Jobs and Livelihoods

Electoral list in Niger (file photo).

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