In a dramatic coup, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, declared himself the new leader of Niger on Friday, July 28. The takeover began on Wednesday, July 26, when the presidential guards unit, under Tchiani's command, seized Mohamed Bazoum, the country's current leader.
During the announcement on national television, Tchiani proclaimed himself as the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, effectively heading a transitional government in Niger. The 62-year-old leader justified the intervention, stating that it was necessary to prevent the country's gradual and inevitable decline.
One of the reasons cited by Tchiani for the coup was his criticism of President Bazoum's alleged lack of cooperation with the military juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso. He accused the current administration of failing to adequately combat the growing Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region, as reported by DW.
The declaration of Tchiani as the new leader has caused political unrest and tension in Niger Republic, raising concerns both domestically and internationally. The situation is being closely monitored by the global community as events continue to unfold in the West African nation.
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