Abdourahamane Tchiani
Abdourahamane Tchiani (also Omar Tchiani)[1] is a Nigerien army general and the commander of the Nigerien presidential guard.[2][3] He played a key role in the 2023 Nigerien coup d'état by arresting president Mohamed Bazoum. Later, he proclaimed himself as the Chairman of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland.
Brigade General Abdourahamane Tchiani | |
|---|---|
| President of Niger | |
De facto | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2023 (Disputed with Hassoumi Massaoudou) | |
| Prime Minister | Ali Lamine Zeine |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Bazoum |
| Chairman of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Bazoum (President) |
| Commander of the Nigerien Presidential Guard | |
| In office 2011–2023 | |
| President | Mahamadou Issoufou Mohamed Bazoum |
| Succeeded by | Habibou Assoumane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Niger National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland |
| Branch/service | Niger Army |
| Rank | Brigade General |
| Battles/wars | 2023 Nigerien coup d'état |
References
- "Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader". BBC. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Omar Tchiani: Who is the General spearheading Niger's coup?". APA. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- Tchima Illa Issoufou; Lucy Fleming (28 July 2023). "Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France". Niamey: BBC. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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