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February 24, 2021

Mohamed Bazoum Declared Winner of Niger's Presidential Election
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In Niger, Mohamed Bazoum was declared the winner of the presidential
election. The former interior minister beat out ex-President Mahamane
Ousmane, who alleged fraud but did not provide any evidence. At least
eight election officials have been killed since polling day, Sunday,
from explosive devices. Bazoum's presidency will mark the first-ever
transfer of power between two democratically elected governments in
Niger.


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