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Pics of the Day: April 9, 2021

Pics of the Day: April 9, 2021

Africa News samples a selection of the most eventful photos of the day

Gunfire near Niger's presidential palace raises concern of 'attempted coup'

Gunfire near Niger's presidential palace raises concern of 'attempted coup'

The shooting which lasted nearly half an hour according to eye witnesses comes two days ahead of the swearing-in of president-elect Mohamed Bazoum. ...

Niger's President Bazoum appoints former minister Mahamadou as PM

Niger's President Bazoum appoints former minister Mahamadou as PM

Niger swears-in Mohammed Bazoum as president

Niger swears-in Mohammed Bazoum as president

Several people arrested after coup attempt in Niger

Several people arrested after coup attempt in Niger

At least 11 killed in Niger attacks and classrooms set on fire

At least 11 killed in Niger attacks and classrooms set on fire

At least 40 killed in fresh attack in Niger near Mali border

At least 40 killed in fresh attack in Niger near Mali border

Niger to beef up security in the west following deadly attack

Niger to beef up security in the west following deadly attack

French uranium mining company set for closure in Niger

French uranium mining company set for closure in Niger

Niger's Issoufou wins $5 million African leadership prize

Niger's Issoufou wins $5 million African leadership prize

Niger: Opposition figure Hama Amadou imprisoned amid election unrest

Niger: Opposition figure Hama Amadou imprisoned amid election unrest

Niger's opposition leader Mahamene Ousmane calls for release of political prisoners

Niger's opposition leader Mahamene Ousmane calls for release of political prisoners

Fresh protests in Niger as opposition candidate Ousmane claims victory

Fresh protests in Niger as opposition candidate Ousmane claims victory

Protests erupt in Niger after Bazoum wins presidential run-off vote

Protests erupt in Niger after Bazoum wins presidential run-off vote

Niger: Blast kills seven election workers as vote counting begins

Niger: Blast kills seven election workers as vote counting begins

Pics of the day, February 19, 2021

Pics of the day, February 19, 2021

Who is Nigerien presidential candidate Mahamane Ousmane?

Who is Nigerien presidential candidate Mahamane Ousmane?

Who is Nigerien presidential candidate Mohamed Bazoum?

Who is Nigerien presidential candidate Mohamed Bazoum?

Niger: Voters prioritize security, cost of living ahead of presidential run-off

Niger: Voters prioritize security, cost of living ahead of presidential run-off

Niger's Mahamane Ousmane hopes for second chance at presidency

Niger's Mahamane Ousmane hopes for second chance at presidency

Dinosaurs, living animals and crafts: Inside Niger's National Museum

Dinosaurs, living animals and crafts: Inside Niger's National Museum

Over 10,000 people flee violence in Niger

Over 10,000 people flee violence in Niger

Niger's PM visits scenes of attacks that left at least 100 people killed

Niger's PM visits scenes of attacks that left at least 100 people killed

At-least 100 people killed, dozens injured in inter-communal clashes in Niger

At-least 100 people killed, dozens injured in inter-communal clashes in Niger

Ruling party candidate is projected winner of Niger presidential vote

Ruling party candidate is projected winner of Niger presidential vote

Niger partial results show ruling party presidential candidate in big lead

Niger partial results show ruling party presidential candidate in big lead

Niger vote: Residents mixed on if elections were fair

Niger vote: Residents mixed on if elections were fair

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