After a military takeover, General Abdourahamane Tiani was named the new leader of Niger, the state television reported on Friday. The chief of the Presidential Guard has been named "president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland," a statement said, with elected President Mohamed Bazoum detained by army putschists since Wednesday morning.

Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself president on state TV

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Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself president on state TV