Mahamadou Issoufou vs Richard Seddon

Mahamadou Issoufou won the Nigerien presidential election in a runoff, defeating former prime minister Seini Oumarou. His victory marked a transition to civilian rule after a 2010 military coup.

Issoufou committed Nigerien troops to the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. Niger faced repeated attacks, and the campaign strained resources but contained the insurgency.

Issoufou won a second term with 92% of the vote in an election boycotted by the main opposition. The result was criticized internationally as lacking credibility, though Issoufou remained in power.

Issoufou voluntarily stepped down after completing two terms, handing power to elected successor Mohamed Bazoum. This was a rare peaceful transfer of power in Niger's history, strengthening democratic norms.

Seddon's government passed the Electoral Act 1893, granting women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to give women the vote, a landmark achievement for gender equality.

Seddon became Premier of New Zealand after the death of John Ballance. He led the Liberal Party and would go on to serve as premier for 13 years, becoming one of New Zealand's longest-serving leaders.

Seddon's government enacted the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, establishing a system for resolving industrial disputes through compulsory arbitration. This law aimed to prevent strikes and lockouts, and became a model for labor relations in other countries.

Seddon's government passed the Old-Age Pensions Act, providing a means-tested pension to New Zealanders over 65. This was a landmark social welfare reform, making New Zealand one of the first countries to introduce a state pension.

Seddon died suddenly while returning from a trip to Australia. His death marked the end of an era in New Zealand politics, as he had dominated the political landscape for over a decade and was known for his populist style.