Niger’s President Issoufou to run for second term

Niger’s ruling party chose President Mahamadou Issoufou on Saturday as its candidate at elections set for next February, when he is expected to win a second five-year term. Issoufou, 63, is a Western ally in a fight against radical Islamist groups and Niger is part of a regional coalition fighting Boko Haram. The ruling Niger […]

Niger’s ruling party chose President Mahamadou Issoufou on Saturday as its candidate at elections set for next February, when he is expected to win a second five-year term.
Issoufou, 63, is a Western ally in a fight against radical Islamist groups and Niger is part of a regional coalition fighting Boko Haram. The ruling Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism expects him to win in the first round.
“We have chosen (Issoufou) so that he can pursue the work he has started for the people of Niger,” party leader Bazoum Mohamed told a party congress.