Niger's Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup

Niger's newly elected president Mohamed Bazoum delivers a speech at his party’s headquarters after the announcement of his election, according to provisional results, in Niamey on February 23, 2021. [AFP]

Mohamed Bazoum said he would make education and security a priority as he took over as president of Niger yesterday, inheriting a state racked by political tension and an Islamist insurgency that has killed more than 300 people this year.

His swearing-in took place two days after the government said it had foiled a coup.