Paris, 11 Aug-(ANA)-France has called on Niger to restore a democratic framework, after weeks of turmoil caused by the president's attempt to hold on to power.
President Mamadou Tandja won 92.5% of the vote in a referendum last week, allowing him to change the constitution and run for a third term in office.
The French foreign ministry said Paris would watch closely when Niger held its parliamentary election on 20 August.
Meanwhile, police confirmed they had arrested a leading opposition activist.
Officials indicated that Marou Amadou was arrested over recent comments he made criticising the referendum.
Mr Amadou was previously arrested in late June and accused of sedition, before being released days later. (ANA)
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