Niger's Issoufou Sworn In for Another Term as President

Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou was sworn in for another five-year term Saturday after a controversial election boycotted by the opposition. Issoufou took the oath of office in Niamey in front of a crowd that included a number of African leaders. He promised Niger would remain involved in the fight against Islamist militants who have spread chaos and death across northern Africa. "Terrorism is an absolute evil," Issoufou said in his inaugural speech. "As long...

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