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Polls close in Niger amid tight security

Issoufou seeking re-election amid claims of political crackdown and threat of armed groups from neighbouring states.

Voting has closed in the presidential and parliamentary elections in Niger amid tight security as President Mahamadou Issoufou, 63, who is seeking another term in office, promised a "knockout" blow to his opponents.

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