Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s junta leader, has been sworn in as transitional president for a five-year term under a new charter that replaces the country’s constitution. The move defies regional pressure from ECOWAS, which rejected an earlier three-year transition proposal and threatened military intervention to force a return to democracy. Tchiani, whose rule now extends to 2030, totaling seven years, was also promoted to army general. This development echoes the prolonged military transitions seen across West Africa, including Mali and Burkina Faso. According to Secretary-General Mahamane Roufai, the transition period’s duration is flexible and could change based on certain factors, including the country’s security situation and the burden of the reform.
Source: Africanews
