[3][4] For two days there was much political uncertainty in Niger, as the prime minister, Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki and several others also had claims on the presidency.

On April 11, 1999, Wanké became president, heading a transitional government that promised to hold elections later that year.

[5] Wanké's government fulfilled its promise, and turned over power to the newly elected president, Mamadou Tandja, in December 1999.

Wanké subsequently suffered from various health problems, including cardiovascular troubles and high blood pressure.

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