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Niger Names New Army Chief
The head of the military council in Niger, General Abdrahamane Tiani, appointed Brigadier Maman Sani Kyao as Army Chief of Staff following a failed rebellion last month supported by Russia, which led to fierce fighting in Niamey. This change comes amid escalating tensions with France and Tiani's consolidation of power since the 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. He has strengthened relations with Russia and ignored the former European partner, France, which was previously blamed for being behind the rebellion.
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