Niger junta leader appoints new armed forces chief
By The BriefBrief
Niger’s junta leader appointed Brig. Gen. Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces in a decree read on state television late Friday. The change came less than two weeks after a deadly mutiny in Niamey that saw young soldiers hold other military members hostage and fire at sensitive sites.
WHO:Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani
WHAT:Appointed Brig. Gen. Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing Maj. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM ET
WHERE:Niamey, Niger
WHY:The reshuffle followed a deadly mutiny in Niamey that threatened the junta’s grip on power.
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