Niger’s Abdourahamane Tchiani Sworn in as Transitional President for Five Years

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Tchiani, a seasoned army officer, was also promoted to the rank of army general, solidifying his authority since he led the military coup that ousted the elected government in June 2023.

Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s junta, was officially sworn in as the country’s president on Wednesday, for a five-year transitional period, following a new charter that supersedes the existing constitution.

This decision effectively dismissed efforts by the regional organization to expedite a return to democratic governance after the coup in 2023.

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According to Mahamane Roufai, the government’s secretary-general, the five-year transition period commenced on Wednesday. Tchiani, a seasoned army officer, was also promoted to the rank of army general, solidifying his authority since he led the military coup that ousted the elected government in June 2023.