General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has carried out a shake-up of the army high command. He appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff, replacing Moussa Salaou Barmou. The army also boosted security in Zinder city. As reported Sahel region events are driving Niger to adjust its strategic ties with Algeria. The changes represent a shift in Niger's military leadership and foreign relations. The appointment comes amid a broader command overhaul. Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou assumes the role of the army. Moussa Salaou Barmou has been removed from the post. The move comes as regional dynamics shift. Tiani's government is rethinking its foreign policy. Algeria remains a key partner, yet relations are under review. Observers see this as a turning point.