Niger Republic Junta Forms New Government, Announces 21 Ministers

The junta in Niger Republic, led by Abdourahmane Tchiani has announced the formation of a new government.

According to the military leaders in a broadcast on Thursday, the new government is backed by a decree read out on the country’s national television on Thursday.

Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead a 21-member government, with generals from the new military governing council heading the defence and interior ministries.

This development is unfolding barely 24hours after deposed president Mohamed Bozoum was released from detention by the military junta that took over from him on July 26th.