Niger's military junta appoints former economy minister as new PM
Abdourahmane Tiani, Niger's self declared head of state, has named Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new prime minister.
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Abdourahmane Tiani, Niger's self declared head of state, has named Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new prime minister.
Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine replaces Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou, who was in Europe during the coup.
The new premier once served as finance minister under former President Mamadou Tandja who was also ousted in a military coup in 2010. Zeine now faces the tough challenge of forming a new administration in Niger.
Niger junta leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiana has named a former finance minister as the new prime minister following the 26 July coup.
Gabon's new law has eliminated journalists from being involved in the selection process of members for the country’s media regulator.