Abdourahamane Tiani.
Nigerien army general and commander of the Nigerien presidential guard
Niger Appoints Military Chief After Mutiny
Niger’s military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in a reshuffle following the August mutiny. The changes also elevate Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief and reflect a shift toward closer ties with Russia while moving away from Western partners.
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About Abdourahamane Tiani
Omar Abdourahamane Tiani is a Nigerien military officer and politician who has served as the 11th president of Niger since 2025. Known for his anti-imperialist, pan-Africanist and Hausa nationalist views, Tiani served as the chief of the Nigerien presidential guard from 2011 to 2023 when he overthrew president Mohamed Bazoum in a coup, becoming the leader of a junta. He was inaugurated as president of Niger two years later.
Everything about Abdourahamane Tiani →- Occupation
- military personnel, politician
- Position held
- president
- Citizenship
- Niger
- Born
- 1961