Niger’s military ruler has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transitional period of five years
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani has led the country since 2023, after he deposed Niger’s elected President, Mohamed Bazoum.
On Wednesday, Gen Tchiani took the presidential office under a new charter that replaces the West African country’s constitution.
He was also promoted to the country’s highest military rank of army general, and signed a decree ordering that all political parties be dissolved.
During a ceremony in the capital, Niamey, Gen Tchiani said of his new military rank: “I receive this distinction with great humility… I will strive to live up to the trust placed in me.”
The transition to democratic rule is in line with recommendations that a commission made following national discussions.
This five-year time period is “flexible” depending on the country’s security status, the new charter says.
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