Niger's former President Mamadou Tandja passed away in the capital of Niamey, confirmed President Issoufou  Mahamadou late on Tuesday. He was at the age of 82.

"It is with deep emotion that I have just learned the recall to God of His Excellency Tandja Mamadou former President of the Republic of Niger. To his grieving family, and to the Nigerien people, I extend my heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace," President Issoufou  Mahamadou tweeted.

A three-day mourning has been cleared in Niger. The government has not specified the cause of death. Tandja held two presidential terms in a row since 1999, before he was ousted in February 2010 in a military mutiny when he attempted to amend the constitution to remain in office beyond his term. Unfortunately, Tandja passed away a month before the country's general elections scheduled for December 27, 2020.

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