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Gunfire lasted for round half-hour early on Wednesday morning two days forward of inauguration of latest president, Reuters reviews.
Heavy gunfire was heard close to Niger’s presidency within the capital Niamey within the early hours of Wednesday, two days forward of the swearing-in of president-elect Mohamed Bazoum, based on Reuters and AFP information company.
Heavy gunfire began round round 3am native time (0200 GMT) and lasted for round half-hour, Reuters information company reported.
The federal government of Niger was not instantly accessible to remark.
There have been rising assaults by armed teams, and political tensions within the nation following the Bazoum’s victory in a February presidential election runoff. Former President Mahamane Ousmane, who misplaced within the runoff, has rejected the outcomes alleging fraud.
Final week, Niger’s high court docket confirmed Bazoum’s victory within the presidential runoff, permitting the ruling get together candidate to be sworn into workplace on April 2. Bazoum’s inauguration on Friday will mark the West African nation’s first switch of energy from one democratically elected chief to a different.
Bazoum, a former inside minister, was the popular successor and right-hand man of outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou, who stepped down after two five-year phrases.
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