Niger's new President Mohamed Bazoum lashed out on Friday at jihadists who have carried out devastating attacks on his country, accusing them of "war crimes" as he took the helm of the troubled nation.

New Niger president lashes out at jihadist 'war crimes'

The West African country regularly suffers attacks by Islamist militants and had stepped up security to protect the poll

Seven poll workers killed by landmine as Niger votes in presidential runoff

Polling booths across Niger saw queues of voters who are voting in an election that will mark first peaceful transition of power since Niger's independence. The elections are taking place in the shadow of Jihadist attacks.

Niger citizens vote in a historic election

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New Niger president lashes out at jihadist 'war crimes'

Seven poll workers killed by landmine as Niger votes in presidential runoff

Niger citizens vote in a historic election