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Camille Laffont

EXPLAINED: Niger celebrates unity in the wrestling arena | Rare Historical Photos

This year's traditional wrestling tournament completes a troubled year for coup-struck Niger (Credit: AFP)

The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.

The annual wrestling tournament in the northern city of Agadez enthrals the vast West African nation.

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