General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has carried out a shake-up of the army high command. He named Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff, in place of Moussa Salaou Barmou. The army also reinforced security measures in Zinder city. Reports indicate Sahel region events are pushing Niger to rethink its strategic ties with Algeria. The latest steps mark a shift in Niger's military leadership and foreign relations. The appointment is part of a broader command overhaul. Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou assumes the role of the army. Moussa Salaou Barmou has stepped down from the post. The move happens as regional dynamics shift. Tiani's government is rethinking its foreign policy. Algeria remains a key partner, but ties are being reassessed. Observers view this as a turning point.