Niger’s Outgoing President Wins Coveted Ibrahim Prize
Mahamadou Issoufou, the outgoing president of coup-prone Niger on Monday won Africa’s top prize for leadership. Issoufou stepped down as the president after serving two terms in office. He was awarded the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for facing “seemingly insurmountable challenges,” ranging from deep poverty to jihadism and desertification. The award […]
