Abdourahamane Tchiani

Nigerien army general and commander of the Nigerien presidential guard

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.


Abdourahamane Tchiani
President of Niger
De facto
Assumed office
26 July 2023
(Disputed with Hassoumi Massaoudou)
Prime MinisterAli Lamine Zeine
Preceded byMohamed Bazoum
Chairman of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
Assumed office
28 July 2023
Preceded byMohamed Bazoum (President)
Commander of the Nigerien Presidential Guard
In office
2011–2023
PresidentMahamadou Issoufou
Mohamed Bazoum
Succeeded byHabibou Assoumane
Personal details
Born1960 (age 63–64)
Military service
Allegiance Niger
Niger National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
Branch/serviceNiger Army
RankBrigade General
Battles/wars2023 Nigerien coup d'état

References

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  1. "Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader". BBC. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  2. "Omar Tchiani: Who is the General spearheading Niger's coup?". APA. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. Tchima Illa Issoufou; Lucy Fleming (28 July 2023). "Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France". Niamey: BBC. Retrieved 28 July 2023.