Putcheists in Niger appointed new prime minister

The rebels in Niger appointed Ali Mahaman Lamin Zeyna the new prime minister of the country.

The corresponding decision was made on Monday, August 7, the ruling body of the Putchistov – the National Council of Salvation of the Motherland (National SSR).

58-year-old economist Ali Mahaman Lamina Zeyina in 2002-2010. He held the post of Minister of Finance of the country.

previously seized power in Niger, the military announced the closure of the country’s airspace due to the threat of foreign intervention.

The coup in Niger began on July 27. A group of military, led by Colonel-General Abdurahman Tchiana, suspended President Bazum from the authorities. The leaders of the economic community of Western Africa (ECOWAS) immediately imposed sanctions against Niger, suspending all economic and financial operations with this country.