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General Abderrahmane Chiani, the head of Niger’s military authority, issued a directive to abolish local councils and for a military officer to take over the administration of the capital.
The municipal, township and regional councils, which were last elected in 2020, were dissolved without any explanation of the decision.
National Radio published a decree appointing persons to occupy leadership positions in the army and police, as well as specifying which government employees will be appointed to manage local authorities.
In August, Abdirahman Chiani issued a decree to form a new transitional government.
Niger’s army seized power on July 27, sacking President Mohamed Bazoum, closing borders and declaring curfews, citing deteriorating security and economic conditions.
Niger… 15 civilians killed in armed attacks