Protesters clash with police as Niger opposition decries election

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Supporters of Niger's opposition leader Mahamane Ousmane set up burning barricades and clashed with riot police in the capital Niamey on Wednesday, as the former president declared himself the winner of Sunday's vote, despite losing the official tally.

On Tuesday the election commission declared ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum winner with 55.75% of the ballots cast, sparking overnight street demonstrations that continued into Wednesday.