Niger's military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, sworn in as president following 2023 coup.

Niger's military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in as president for a five-year transition period under a new charter that replaces the country's constitution. This move follows a 2023 coup that deposed the elected government, and Tchiani's rule could extend to about seven years by 2030. Niger has left the regional bloc ECOWAS due to sanctions aimed at restoring democracy. Critics argue the junta has restricted civil rights and failed to curb jihadi violence.