Niger names new chief of armed forces after mutiny
By The BriefBrief
Niger’s military government reshuffled its top army command after a failed mutiny late last month. A decree read on state television on Friday appointed General Mamane Sani Kiaou as head of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, and promoted General Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to succeed Kiaou as army chief of staff.
WHO:Niger’s military government; General Mamane Sani Kiaou; General Moussa Salaou Barmou; General Abdourahmane Abou Zataka; General Ismael K Sidi Omar
WHAT:A decree announced leadership changes in Niger’s armed forces, appointing Kiaou as head of the armed forces and promoting Zataka to army chief of staff, with RFI reporting a new second-in-command.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Niger
WHY:The reshuffle followed a failed mutiny late last month.
