Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup

State TV is naming a new coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani.

This follows days of uncertainty after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by Presidential guards on Wednesday.

Lets bring in Ahmed Idris who’s following developments from Abuja in neighbouring Nigeria.

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