President of Niger and head of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
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President of Niger and head of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland - Sworn in for five-year term in March 2025
Armed men on motorcycles attacked Niger's main airport and military air base outside Niamey on January 29, 2026, triggering a firefight that left 20 attackers dead and 4 security personnel wounded. Military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani immediately accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assault—offering no evidence. The next day, the Islamic State – Sahel Province claimed responsibility through its Amaq News Agency, directly contradicting the junta's allegations. Benin's government rejected Tiani's claims. A uranium stockpile moved from a French-controlled mine sat nearby, reportedly unaffected.
Updated Feb 5
President of Niger - Sworn in as president for five-year term in March 2025
Three West African nations ruled by military juntas just banned Americans from entering their countries. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—the Alliance of Sahel States—announced reciprocal travel restrictions on January 5, directly mirroring Trump's December expansion of the U.S. travel ban. Chad joined them shortly after with its own restrictions. The synchronized response signals how far these countries have drifted from Western influence since seizing power in coups between 2020 and 2023.
Updated Jan 11
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