Former Niger President Mamadou Tandja dies at 82

Addis Ababa, November 25, 2020 (FBC) – The former President of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, has died at the age of 82.

He governed from 1999 to 2010 when he was overthrown in a coup after trying to stay in power beyond a two-term limit.

He was then jailed after being accused of corruption, but was released a year later when all charges against him were dropped.

Source: BBC