His decision to step down after two terms meant Niger had its first democratic transition between elected leaders since it became independent from France more than 60 years ago.
Go'aankiisa ah inuu xilka ka dego markii uu muddo xileedkiisa dhamaystay ayaa ka dhigan in Niger ay yeelan doonto kala guurkii ugu horreeyay ee si dimuqraadi ah u dhaca tan iyo markii ay xorriyadda ka qaadatay Faransiiska in ka badan 60 sano ka hor.