Six Things We Know About Niger’s New Military Leader

  • General Abdourahamane Tiani declared himself leader on Friday
  • Niger is key Western ally in fight against jihadists in region
General Abdourahamane TianiSource: ORTN/AP
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Days after General Abdourahamane Tiani declared himself Niger’s new leader, a picture is emerging of the little-known presidential guard commander who overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum last week.