In Niger, General Abdurahman Tchiani, head of the ruling National Council of Homeland Defense (CNSP), held his first meeting with the ministers of the new government, Niger Press Agency (ANP) reported. DEA News.
“On Friday, August 11, 2023, at around 10:00 am, General Abdurahman Tchiani, chairman of the National Council for Homeland Defense, presided over the first meeting of his government’s cabinet, which was expanded by members of the CNSP. ”said the report.
According to the agency, only the head of the country’s Foreign Ministry, who is currently abroad, was not present at the meeting.
On the eve of Tchiani signed a decree accordingly in Niger. created new transitional government It was noted that 21 ministers took part in the new government.
On August 10, Tchiani meets with Ali Lamin Zein, the new Prime Minister of Niger, appointed by the National Council for the Liberation of the Fatherland, which became the central authority after the coup. According to Zane, he was glad to meet the general. Niger’s new prime minister expressed his gratitude to the rebel leader for his appointment.
He previously told where the rebels are in Niger they are holding minister.